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
A glimpse at the trends impacting our global landscape This year marks the 80th anniversary of HP Inc. and our long history of pioneering innovation. From the original garage to today’s operations in 170 countries, the company’s passion for pushing boundaries, creating new experiences, and making a long-term difference in the world has flourished with … 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
In the U.S., this week is a special week in which we take time to be thankful for what we have and look for ways we can give back. As HP’s Chief Technology Officer, I’m fortunate to lead the technology direction for the founder of Silicon Valley. And in partnership with a fantastic team, get … 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
Organizational change is most effective when paired with strong leadership. It’s imperative that leaders prepare for and respond to change in order for the organization and it’s employees to thrive. I welcome change because it brings the opportunity to innovate, transform and ignite growth. Here are my tips for embracing change as a leader: Prepare … Read more