Some people are natural-born leaders. Others embrace the journey that comes with the responsibility of leading a team. Regardless of which end of the spectrum you are on, you must first ask yourself these 5 questions to prepare for your leadership role. 1. How can I create an open innovation environment? Two words: innovation mindset. … Read more
Human chemistry can make an impact at work Great leaders come in all forms. Reserved and analytical ones. Outgoing ones. Process-focused ones. The list goes on. The variety of industries and situations in business, calls for different styles. No matter what leadership style you identify with, I believe the best leaders all have a high … Read more
My family, especially my children, are the most important things in my life. They’ve taught me countless lessons – undoubtedly more than I’ve taught them. With Father’s Day right around the corner, I thought I would take time to share the lessons I’ve learned from fatherhood and how I apply them to business: Embrace change. … Read more
If you’ve ever found yourself overwhelmed by the number of meetings on your calendar or your to-do list, you’re not alone. Everyone struggles with time management from time to time. It’s been reported that productivity decreases by 68% when people feel they don’t have enough time to tackle their workload. If you have too much … Read more
In an era of increasing disruption, leaders often feel pressure to perform and produce new ideas regularly. While leaders play an essential role in inspiring and cultivating innovation, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. There are, however, several ways to ensure that your environment and processes are optimized to nurture innovation and successful outcomes. Environment Foster a … Read more
New ideas are constantly being transformed into new products, new services, new business models, and processes. The parallel ascendance of “maker culture” is no accident: the building blocks of the Internet of Things and 3D printing are familiar terrain for the hands-on hobbyist, tinkerer, and inventor. These makers innovate, build, and experiment to explore their … Read more
Our workplaces are rapidly expanding and evolving. As typical 9-to-5 work transforms to freelance and temporary work, we find ourselves in the Gig Economy. Its characterized by the prevalence of contracts or freelance work instead of typical, permanent jobs. In fact, 20 to 30% of the working-age population already engage in some form of independent … Read more
Our future work economy will reward strategic thinkers who are quick to innovate, cognizant of current and future technology trends, and most importantly, can collaborate with other visionaries. Innovation happens through collaboration. It turns ideas to results, speeds up iterations, provides significant support, and leads to powerful connections. A recent Nielsen study examined the impact … Read more
“There is no innovation and creativity without failure. Period.” – Brene Brown If we aren’t making mistakes, we likely aren’t reaching outside of our comfort zones, and that is the biggest mistake of all. Just consider the endless innovations and products that were result of mistakes. Take Post-It Notes for example. Inventor Spencer Silver was … Read more
I spoke at FEI 2016 about Blended Reality. It’s the fusion of our physical and digital worlds, creating new and improved experiences for people at home, at work and on the go. Leveraging an array of new technology trends—HyperMobility, 3D Transformation, Internet of Things, Smart Machines and Immersive Computing—innovators across the globe are finding ways … Read more