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The Innovation Formula

Coaching Tip

How do I create a culture for innovation? A new book, The Innovation Formula , is an guide where the latest scientific research tells us very clearly what works and what doesn't. This book aims to remedy that--to give you a clear, practical understanding of what has been scientifically proven to create a culture of innovation.

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Playing to Win

Coaching Tip

They build trust, spark change and create focus at the individual, team or organizational level to release themselves and their followers from the fears and insecurities preventing them from reaching their full potential; thereby increasing engagement and creating conditions for innovation. ebook or hardcover at $20.86).

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Leadership Lessons from Sparky Anderson

Kevin Eikenberry

Reply Ken Carroll November 8, 2010 at 1:08 am There’s something great about the old style leaders, espeically in sports. Jack Welch had some of it, but the sports coaches were a law unto themselves. They had a no-nonsense integrity that is often lost in the slickness of modern business. Much to be learned from them.

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Shut Down, Shut Off, and Think!

Kevin Eikenberry

I sometimes watch too much TV, and sports radio or music is often on in my car. I have almost 7800 twitter followers ( join me here ). I carry a Blackberry to talk, text, check the weather and email (and more), send and receive tons of email each day and more. Here is my frequent advice to myself, that I now share with you.

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Celebrating George Washington Carver - Renaissance Man

Building Personal Strength

George Washington Carver (1864 - 1943) was an innovative scientist and educator. It just wasnt a possibility I had considered until that moment. The example of this great man stayed with me for the rest of my life. I have his sweet potato biscuit recipe, going to be on our table soon.

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Four Innovation Trends to Watch in 2013

Harvard Business Review

Digital media continue to be springboards for global innovation and enterprise. So here are four innovation ideas — themes, really — sure to gain significantly greater mind- and market-share over the coming year. innovative alternatives. Badges will be key variables in human capital evaluation. Multitasking rules.

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Shape Your Company’s Future

Skip Prichard

Strategy isn’t really a solo sport – even if you’re the CEO. There are stacks of books on my desk and lists of downloaded ebooks on my smartphone and tablet – I’m currently reading all of them along with academic papers. Most organizations have a strategy. What are the biggest mistakes most executives make in forming a strategic plan?