The Difference Between Creativity and Innovation
We recently led a conversation for some folks at a tech startup, and questions came up about creativity vs innovation. Very often these words are used interchangeably, but they really are different things, and both are important for your organization. Let me point out, though, that these are OUR definitions, based on readings we have […]
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- Apr, 11, 2016
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Apr, 11, 2016
Does Physical Exercise Make You Smarter?
Maybe. Some studies of elementary school children a few years ago not only looked at their results on cognitive and complex memory tests after exercise, but also scanned their brains and measured different areas for development. What they found was the growth of important areas of the brain where critical and complex thinking occurs, with […]
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- Apr, 08, 2016
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A French Cafe Changes the Rules
We saw an article recently about a French cafe that encourages politeness through their price list. Order a coffee, pay one price. Say “please” and pay a little less. Add a “good morning” for the barista, and the price drops even more. It pays to be polite…literally, in this case. Some might think it is […]
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- Apr, 04, 2016
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Look Before You Leap (and Afterwards, Too)
Before you make a decision, you should have some support for why you think it is the right call. Afterwards, you should be able to check and see if it is working. Yeah, we are talking about data. You might think that data analysis is a role for a bunch of number-crunchers in your company, […]
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- Mar, 30, 2016
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Don’t Let Passion Be a Problem
Do you love your job? Do you throw yourself into it, not just looking for new possibilities but also following through on them? Do you drive yourself hard and expect others to keep up? That can be good. That can be very, very good. But it can also be bad, if you do not maintain […]
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- Mar, 28, 2016
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