Do you know your why? As in, why does what you’re doing professionally matter to you? Why do you want to communicate? Why does what you want to say matter to other people? There are a gazillion ways to make a living. You chose what you do. And … [Read more...] about What’s your why?
Innovators as Communicators
Every practice in Peter Denning and Robert Dunham’s The Innovators Way is grounded in communication. This book codifies into practice what I’ve done by instinct throughout my whole career – coaching innovators to powerfully communicate through every … [Read more...] about Innovators as Communicators
The Innovators Way
Peter Denning and Robert Dunham’s The Innovators Way is essential reading for anyone who has an idea they’d like to see adopted in the world. First, a definition: “Innovation is the adoption of a new practice in a community.” “Innovation does not … [Read more...] about The Innovators Way
Humans aren’t coin-operated
You are an innovator with a beautiful idea. You have a plan to turn that beautiful idea into a business. Now all you need is a team. So, how do you get the best people? How can you ever afford them?? Money is not the only thing you have to offer … [Read more...] about Humans aren’t coin-operated
Every successful innovator is also a successful evangelist!
Start up founders don’t have a monopoly on the term ‘innovator’. They never have. They never will. One of the greatest innovators I’ve ever met is a doctor at UCSF serving women living with HIV. He’s never been near a programming language in his … [Read more...] about Every successful innovator is also a successful evangelist!
Insurmountable Opportunity
It’s amazing to have a great idea and to see a demonstrable market need for it. It’s even more amazing when you see that your idea is unique and well-timed. Even if you are fearless, inspired and energetic in pursuing your brilliant idea, you will … [Read more...] about Insurmountable Opportunity
I’ll take the engineer!
The CTO is always my favorite member of a leadership team. Most people are dying to work with CEOs, but not me. I love innovators. I love engineers. Why? Because there’s nothing more inspiring than humans who create things. Because great … [Read more...] about I’ll take the engineer!
