As leaders, we know that it is critical to today's changing times to think differently about what's in front of us. We need to get out of “business as usual” and break through the status quo mindset to push our teams to get more innovation, growth, and new opportunities. That’s where strategic thinking comes in. ...

On any given day in work and life, how many processes do you have to follow, systems do you have to access, and initiatives are you a part of? If you’re like most of us, it probably numbers in the hundreds. But here’s the question: how many of those processes, systems, initiatives are you truly...

Why is Failure Important to Innovation? Failure is a word we hear a lot in business. Many companies use it in their mantra. People say things like, “Love your failures” and “You can’t succeed without failure.” And these things are true! However, many people only think about the “power of failure” on a superficial level....

For my first 10-minute bust of innovation, I thought I’d tackle a more intimate topic surrounding innovation: Fear, Comfort, and Constraints.    Let’s start with FEAR:  Fear hits you right in the gut. Fear of failure, fear of consequences, fear of looking stupid, fear of looking worthy…the list goes on. It shows up as anxiety...