The word innovation is everywhere. I see it being used in newspapers, magazines, social media, on the radio. It’s used by people young and old. When I see a headline like Innovate or Die, it…
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Breaking Boundaries and Building Culture
Ideas can come from anywhere. Research and development can and should be done at all levels of a company. Democratizing the process of finding, creating, and turning new ideas into viable solutions that can be…
Business is a System in Balance
Thinking about cutting costs? You should also think about ways to increase revenue. The two go hand in hand. Business is a system in balance. Focusing on one aspect without fully addressing the other is…
We’ve always been mobile
As a society we’ve resisted the urge to become fixed. As people transitioned from a hunter-gatherer to a sedentary lifestyle, we developed tools that still allowed us to project ourselves. If things weren’t working out…
Civic engagement in the digital age
Getting people to care is at the heart of civic engagement. Technology and innovation won’t get you anywhere if people feel like they aren’t being respected. A tired constituency is one that may not even…
The exploratory mindset and handling adversity
Startups need the ability to move quickly and easily. Whether forming a new government, initiative, company, or personal project being agile is necessary as you find your footing in a constantly shifting landscape. A successful…