29 ways to stay creative

Want to stay focused or looking for motivation? Watch this inspiring video mantra from TO-FU Designs.. Continue reading

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Managing the Responsible Emergence of Science and Innovation in Society

A review of Responsible Innovation: Managing the Responsible Emergence of Science and Innovation in Society by Owen et al. Continue reading

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Monster Loyalty, ala Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga is one of the most well-known pop artists in the world, which is no surprise given her vocal talents and often bizarre wardrobe. She’s sold 23 million albums, won five Grammy awards, and been named by Forbes as one of the world’s most powerful celebrities. But behind the public persona lies a shrewd and calculating business professional.. Continue reading

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Teny Gross at the #BIF8 Summit

We are kicking of this BIF curated series with a video of #BIF8 Summit storyteller and Executive Director of the Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence, Teny Gross. As a crusader for nonviolence, Teny and his streetworkers are igniting peace in urban Providence. Never shying away from the hard truths about the violence epidemic worldwide, Teny inspires hope while pulling on your heartstrings. Continue reading

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Kantian Innovation

On a bike ride through a nearby university campus I noticed a sign in a recently re-planted area asking students to stay off the new grass. one can see worn paths in grassy areas indicating that people had elected to take a shortcut to reach a destination rather than staying on the sidewalk or pavement. When I see these paths, I think of Immanuel Kant and innovation. Continue reading

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Does Your Incentive Program Reward Results or Behaviors?

Who gets rewarded for innovating in your organization? Is it only those teams that manage to successfully carry an idea all the way through to a lucrative reality? What happens to teams that work on ideas that did not pan out? Continue reading

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If you’re tired of being an effective leader, here’s some timely advice on how to do it badly. Continue reading

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