Steve Jobs

The 12 Different Ways for Companies to Innovate

May 14, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an article co-authored by Mohanbir Sawhney, Robert C. Wolcott, and Inigo Arroniz for MIT SLoan Management Review. To read the complete article, check out others, and obtain subscription information, please click here. * *…

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Guy Kawasaki on “The Art of Evangelism”

April 20, 2014

Here is a brief excerpt from an article by Guy Kawasaki featured by the Canva Blog. To read the complete article and check out other resources, please click here. * * * A long time ago I was a revolutionary…

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The Power of “Difference Thinking”

March 25, 2014

Although acknowledging one of Steve Jobs’s unique talents, Bernadette Jiwa suggests, “Difference thinking is more than the ability to connect the dots. It’s about seeing the truth, recognising the opportunity in that truth and then acting on it. You need…

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Brain Food Nuggets (99-100)

March 14, 2014

The buffet awaits: o “One day at a time. It sounds so simple. It actually is simple but it isn’t easy: it requires incredible support and fastidious structuring.” Russell Brand o “That’s all any of us are: amateurs. We don’t…

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Creativity, Inc.: A book review by Bob Morris

March 8, 2014

Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration Edwin E. Catmull with Amy Wallace Random House (2014) How individuals as well as organizations can avoid or overcome blocks to creativity by managing the symbiotic…

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Adam Lashinsky’s Best Advice: Serve the Reader (aka the Customer)

March 5, 2014

This post by Adam Lishinsky is part of a series in which LinkedIn Influencers share the best advice they’ve ever received. Read all the posts here. * * * I was 25 years old, had recently returned to my hometown,…

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The Doodle Revolution: A book review by Bob Morris

February 12, 2014

The Doodle Revolution: Unlock the Power to Think Differently Sunni Brown Portfolio/Penguin Group (2014) How to make spontaneous marks (with your mind and body) to help yourself think with greater precision and clarity In this entertaining as well as informative…

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Denial: A book review by Bob Morris

February 10, 2014

Denial: Why Business Leaders Fail to Look Facts in the Face—and What to Do About It Richard S. Tedlow Portfolio/Penguin Group (2010) Note: I reviewed this book when it was first published and recently re-read it, curious to see how…

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Scott Anthony on “Eight Essential Questions for Every Corporate Innovator”

February 7, 2014

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Scott Anthony for Harvard Business Review and the HBR Blog Network. To read the complete article, check out the wealth of free resources, and sign up for a subscription to HBR…

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Geoffrey Moore on “Collaboration: A Generation Gap”

January 11, 2014

Here is a brief article written by Geoffrey Moore for LinkedIn Pulse. To check out a wealth of other resources and sign up for email alerts, please click here. * * * Collaboration is the mode of work most privileged…

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