Our DNA requires us to care about story.
A Storytelling Lesson from the January 6 Committee
Words Build Stuff Between Us
Words destroy stuff we’ve built We all know this, don’t we? It’s perfectly obvious. If words were money (words are definitely not money), we would be aware of our spending to inform or persuade or entertain. And just like people who make a hobby of “going shopping,” spending our word budget every day would be …
3 (Science-Backed) Tips to Boost Your Creative Problem-Solving Skills
Ever felt stuck on a project or problem? Perhaps your normal efforts at finding a solution are getting you nowhere, and you start to feel a sense of hopelessness and panic as the deadline looms. We’ve all been there—that feeling when your memory fails you, your phone-a-friend is used up, and the ask-the-audience hasn’t worked …
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Could Your PowerPoint Be a Story Instead—Part 1?
Be brave. Tell a story at your next presentation rather than “and-ing” out sundry facts.
How to Pitch to a MedTech Company #3: Be Amazed
Med-tech companies are constantly finding innovative ways to improve the lives of people. Taking a moment to simply be amazed by a product or service helps you to become a genuine advocate and ally.
People Make A Brand
If you could only pick one word to describe yourself, what would it be? Enthusiastic? Driven? Snacky? Love it. Now, does the way you work and how you interact with people reflect that word? It's a hard question and not for the faint of heart. When we dig deep into how we represent ourselves each …
“Talk Me Through This”
Is talk an instant, intuitive leading indicator for innovation? There are lagging indicators for innovation—signs that say, “You did a good job one year ago, Maam.” Revenue is a lagging indicator—sales were good, but “What have you done for me lately?” Patents are a lagging indicator of innovation success. New products burning up the market …
What Would it Take to Change Your Mind?
Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences applies to persuasion as well as learning. Experiencing multiple versions of a concept can help change someone's mind.
Aligning Around Innovation is a Human Task
Foster Your Own Stealth of Eureka Ninjas Every human wants to make a mark If you were to design a creative team from the ground up, you might start with experts. Experts can have Ph.Ds or other advanced degrees that apply (or are adjacent) to your team’s needs. You might also look for expert practitioners …
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How Marketers Actually Use Artificial Intelligence
Modern marketers use artificial intelligence to identify and serve customers better, not necessarily to mimic the tasks people already perform. Ironically, artificial intelligence may be making marketing even more human.