People are blogging, vlogging, designing, and innovating. Organizations are creating labs that will invent new products or services. Ambitious designers and consultants are creating new ways of thinking about how to solve problems. Templates are…
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The next best version
A change of state is the physical process where matter moves from one state to another. Examples of such changes include melting, freezing, evaporation/boiling, condensation, sublimation, and deposition. Shifting temperatures and increased pressure are the usual causes of…
11 questions about creating change
What version of the world are you building? What does this look like? How does your organization fit into this vision? What is the change that you are working to create? Does this change align…
Leading with value
Jockeying for attention, exposure, or position in any organization can get old quickly. Rather than playing that game, try making something of your own instead. For instance, instead of developing a new marketing strategy, try…
Making sense of complexity
Short-term planning will set you up for short-term gains. Long-term gains are best achieved by making careful investments, being patient, and playing the long game. Taking action only on what’s in front of you is…
Reflections on writing 700 blog posts
A few days ago I published my 700th daily blog post. Here are a few notes on the experience and what I’ve learned along the way: I started in early 2015 and the first 90…