I have been struck recently how often the challenges we face in our work and lives are self created. In essence, we are in our own way. We can overcomplicate the issue We can be willing to hold onto assumptions that do not help us We can be unwilling to be...
You might remember the old adage, “the cobblers children have no shoes”. I have always been fascinated by this. Why do we ignore applying what we do so well to ourselves? Somehow, we build an expertise and then forget we have it when we need it most. That...
The heartbeat of a home is usually the kitchen table. It is where people gather around for meals, homework, coffee. It draws people in and it invites conversation. I have noticed that, just like a kitchen table is the pulse of a home, most innovation studios that are...
As a child, my parents would say “Cindy you wear rose colored glasses.” It was meant as a compliment and a commentary on how naive I was, not seeing the world for its bumps and bruises. I think innovation is rose-colored. It requires seeing possibility...
Are you and your people fully engaged? A typical reaction is “YES” but in reality many of us are not. If you are multitasking, you may be busy, but you are not fully engaged. Why does this matter? In today’s world, people are proud of how many...
