The Golden Rule Is WRONG!!

Yes, that’s right - “Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You,” long regarded as the simplest model for showing respect for others, is totally, irrefutably wrong.

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7 Levels Of Change (Part 4 of 9) - Level 3: Improving

The fourth in a nine-part series on Rolf Smith’s 7 Levels of Change, I introduce the third level of change - Improving (Doing Things Better).

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EEStor, A123, Altairnano…AND THE WINNER IS…

September 25, 2007 · Filed Under Business, Business Model, Electric Cars, Energy Tech, Innovation · 3 Comments 

…Firefly Energy?!?

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7 Levels Of Change (Part 3 of 9) - Level 2: Efficiency

The third in a nine-part series on Rolf Smith’s 7 Levels of Change, I introduce the second level of change - Efficiency (Doing Things Right).

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Forty Uses For A Brick

Here’s an example of how to use creative thinking tools to generate ideas. The problem: How many different ways can we use a brick? Let’s set a goal of forty ideas, and have at it.

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7 Levels Of Change (Part 2 of 9) - Level 1: Effectiveness

The second in a nine-part series on Rolf Smith’s 7 Levels of Change, I introduce the first level of change - Effectiveness (Doing The Right Things).

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Are You Tired Of Producing Ineffective Results?

Are you frustrated that your attempts at innovation don’t make a difference?

Do you apply creativity in areas that don’t yield results?

Then apply it in one of the areas that makes the most difference - your business model.

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They Laughed When I Told Them Who My Only Competitor Was - Until I Showed Them Who THEIR’S Was!

Who is your only competitor? According to Tom Peters, that would be

…YOURSELF.

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“Together We Innovate:” Apart We Fail

September 16, 2007 · Filed Under Business, Business Model, Creativity, Innovation · Comment 

Name a famous creative genius. OK, I’m tired of waiting - let’s take Thomas Edison.

When we think of his many inventions and his seemingly singular drive to innovate, we assume that the sole source of the creative energy was Edison himself. But the truth is, he had a *bit* of help - Edison actually led a collaborate team of about 14 people. His inventions are the result of the collective creativity of his team.

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You Can Call Me “Maverick” Now

A big thanks to Mavericks At Work, which has declared yours truly as one of their ‘50 Maverick Minds’ (see the lower left hand column). It’s an honor to be recognized by such distinguished author/speakers as Mr. Taylor and Ms. LaBarre. If you’d like to learn what Mavericks is all about, download their Manifesto for Mavericks and buy the book.

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