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  • Under the Influence

    Under the Influence
    Sep 10 2019
    A friend of mine asked if the books I've read or am interested in have influenced my creativity. The conclusion I come to may surprise you. You may even disagree with me. But, I there are a few books and authors who have influenced me over the years. Here are a few of them: The Phantom Tollbooth Any book by Robert Heinlein Finding Joy by Dannel I Schwartz Every book by John Maxwell Have books influenced your creativity? If so, leave a comment with your favorites. If not, what has influenced your creativity?
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    22 Min.
  • When to Not Innovate - Episode 15

    When to Not Innovate - Episode 15
    Sep 3 2019
    There is a time and place to not innovate. In this episode I explore the lessons I've learned about when it's best to not innovate. Through examples, we'll explore what may be the better option and what a holistic approach to design will buy you.
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    20 Min.
  • The Last Big Thing - Episode 14

    The Last Big Thing - Episode 14
    Aug 27 2019
    If the last thing you did still feels big to you, you haven't grown. I've heard that from mentors, speakers and authors. The reality is, we all have that thing (or two) that still feels big. But, moving to a growth mindset can boost your creativity and innovative mind. In the episode I explore two companies that grew and the lessons you can learn from them. I'll also share the lessons helped me move from a fixed mindset to a goal mindset, and eventually a growth mindset.
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    22 Min.
  • Mistakes Were Made - Now You Can Innovate - Episode 13

    Mistakes Were Made - Now You Can Innovate - Episode 13
    Aug 20 2019
    When it comes to innovation, mistakes are not just inevitable, they're a must. But they also don't have to be public embarrassments. In fact, the more mistakes you can make, sooner in the project, the better you can innovate. In this episode I'll talk about the 3 options you have when making a mistake and how you can use mistakes to boost your innovation and creativity.
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    27 Min.
  • Is Your World Tracks Or Roads - Episode 12

    Is Your World Tracks Or Roads - Episode 12
    Aug 13 2019
    Do you see your world as train tracks or roads? I used to feel like my world was train tracks. My language was all about being on the right track or being on or off track. Your mindset, the way you see the world either closes you off or opens you up to what you need to do to be creative and innovative in your areas of interest. Listen to learn what you can do to open yourself to better solutions.
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    22 Min.
  • Predicting the Future - Episode 11

    Predicting the Future - Episode 11
    Aug 6 2019
    If you could know the date and time your industry was going to be disrupted, would you do something about it? Most industries have indicators that let you know something's coming. Unfortunately, most of us have plenty of excuses that keep us from moving. In this episode, I talk about what you can do about it.
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    34 Min.
  • 3 Innovations About to Affect You - Episode 10

    3 Innovations About to Affect You - Episode 10
    Jul 30 2019
    Given society norms, it may seem ironic that it's really the lab level or less commercial innovation that has the more far reaching affects. In this episode, I talk about three recent innovations, why they are significant, the thought processes behind them and how you can use those lessons. For more information, you can read about: Reducing Icing: http://news.mit.edu/2019/droplets-bounce-waterproof-ice-0627 Human-machine interface https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/07/190703121358.htm New Particles from matter and light https://m.phys.org/news/2019-07-scientists-combine-particles-behaviors.html You may also like articles from: Science Daily - https://www.sciencedaily.com/ Interesting Engineering - https://interestingengineering.com/
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    26 Min.
  • Your Cure For the Status Quo - Episode 09

    Your Cure For the Status Quo - Episode 09
    Jul 23 2019
    Breaking past the status quo isn't just about you, it's also about gaining acceptance in the market. Changing your status quo is more about your mindset than your audience size, products, or services. But, don't expect to stay relevant in the market if you don't change your mindset.
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    30 Min.