ED NOTE: I just checked the stats/hits on the last eight years of Heart of Innovation blog posts and was surprised to see that the following article about my father’s death got the most attention (30% more views than anything else!). I’ve always ass… Continue reading
This is the only 142-page book we know of that teaches people how to facilitate kick-ass brainstorming sessions — including 18 creative thinking techniques, tips, tools, guidelines, checklists, rants, and the happy distillation of 27 years worth of … Continue reading
If you are an aspiring innovator, there’s a lot you can learn from some of planet Earth’s most revered artists. These are the people who stare at a blank canvas or a lump of clay and end up making magic. This is your task as well. Your life is the … Continue reading
In the past few weeks, quite a few people have asked me for the “elevator speech” about the book I wrote in 2015. I get it. These days, if you can’t deliver your message in 60 seconds or less you’re screwed. So here goes. Consider this my elevator sp… Continue reading
What follows is an extraordinary call of the heart by Clarissa Pinkola Estes. Not only is it worth reading, it’s worth reading aloud — so you hear it and feel it as well as see it. Then, you get to decide who you want to share it with — and how. T… Continue reading
I have a confession to make. Actually, it’s more like a revelation than a confession. You know all those fabulous quotes and articles you’ve read over the years with no attribution other than “Anonymous”? It was me. It’s true. I have written thou… Continue reading
My new book, STORYTELLING FOR THE REVOLUTION, will be published in May. The revolution I’m writing about is not a political revolution, its a revolution of the heart and, more specifically, how we communicate wisdom to each other. My weapon of choice… Continue reading
Trying to create a culture of innovation is a daunting task for even the most committed organization. Cultures take decades to form. Changing them is not an overnight phenomenon, no matter how many outside consultants you’ve gotten on the case. You … Continue reading
1. “The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” – Peter Drucker
2. “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw Continue reading
Innovation is a huge topic in organizations these days. Every company is looking for new and better ways to do more with less, differentiate themselves from the competition, and unlock the hidden genius of their workforce.
At the same time, many organizations are budget-constrained. Flying in an outside consultant to lead a workshop or training can sometimes be cost prohibitive. This I understand.
Which is precisely why my company, Idea Champions, is now offering Jump Starting Innovation, a cost-effective way to stir the innovation soup — a virtual, self-organizing, just-in-time way to increase everyone’s ability to be a proactive innovator on-the-job. And it only requires 15 minutes per week.
TOPICS INCLUDE: Culture of Innovation, Creative Thinking, Idea Generation, Brainstorm Facilitation, Storytelling, Leadership, Mindset, Teamwork & Collaboration, Meeting Mastery, Listening & Feedback, Problem Solving, and Employee Engagement.
