by Alan | May 5, 2016 | Big Ideas, Compelling Value, Just for Fun, Unlocking Genius
Greetings. Time magazine has just come out with its list of “The 50 Most Influential Gadgets of All Time” and it is definitely a blast from the past (and present). It is also a really fun way to think about innovations that have shaped our lives and...
by Alan | Apr 12, 2016 | Big Ideas, Compelling Value, Just for Fun, Unlocking Genius
Greetings. If you would like to be totally inspired about the real power of music, and the real potential of life, work, and learning, then commit to spending fifty minutes listening to the BBC’s recent interview with Chinese pianist Lang Lang. But you will have...
by Alan | Mar 24, 2016 | Big Ideas, Just for Fun, Unlocking Genius
Greetings. Ideas and inspiration often come from unusual sources. Like a warehouse filled with old furniture and memories. And this was exactly the case not long ago when our daughter Sara went searching for a few items to furnish her new apartment. In her search she...
by Alan | Feb 24, 2016 | Big Ideas, Compelling Value, Just for Fun, Unlocking Genius
Greetings. As a strategy and innovation consultant, I always look forward to Fast Company’s annual issue on “The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies.” It is a quick read and a great chance to be inspired by some of the most creative and...
by Alan | Jan 27, 2016 | Big Ideas, Just for Fun, Unlocking Genius
Greetings. Back from Malaysia just in time for the latest big DC snowstorm. Quite a contrast with the nearly consistent 92 degree temperatures for eleven straight days in Kuala Lumpur. And just like the weather, I went on my first visit to “KL” with a...
by Alan | Jan 4, 2016 | Big Ideas, Compelling Value, Just for Fun, Unlocking Genius
Greetings. While it is hard to believe that 2016 is already here, the start of the New Year provides a great opportunity to reconnect with all of our friends, colleagues, customers, business partners, and blog readers, and to thank you for being part of the life of...
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