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Slow Decline of Eastman Kodak due to an Inability to Reinvent

Coaching Tip

In its heyday, Eastman Kodak Company was an icon of innovation in photography; a juggernaut in its field. The film giant gave us the "Kodak Moment," which persists as the quintessential photographic experience even though in today''s digital camera age "selfies" on smartphones are a major factor. Kodak Focus on Film.

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Research: Career Hot Streaks Can Happen at Any Age

Harvard Business Review

Our understanding of creative careers to date has suggested they’re unlikely to include hot streaks. Indeed, if every work in a career is like a random lottery draw, then one’s next work after a hit may be more mediocre than spectacular, reflecting regression toward the mean. But this is hard to believe.

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The Innovation Mindset in Action: Jerry Buss

Harvard Business Review

Innovators think and do things differently in order to achieve extraordinary success. Our research indicates that whether they are CEOs, senior executives, sports team owners, or film directors, game changers who stand head and shoulders above the rest share a common set of qualities that we call the innovation mindset.

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“Trust Me, I’m a Leader”: Why Building a Culture of Trust Will Boost Employee Performance – and Maybe Even Save Your Company

Strategy Driven

Unusually Excellent is a back-to-basics reference book that offers both seasoned and aspiring leaders a framework for understanding and a guide for applying the battle-tested fundamentals of leadership at every stage of their careers. No wasted film, slides, or prints. Feeling safe is a primal human need.

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“Trust Me, I’m a Leader”: Why Building a Culture of Trust Will Boost Employee Performance – and Maybe Even Save Your Company

Strategy Driven

Unusually Excellent is a back-to-basics reference book that offers both seasoned and aspiring leaders a framework for understanding and a guide for applying the battle-tested fundamentals of leadership at every stage of their careers. No wasted film, slides, or prints. Feeling safe is a primal human need.

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What Inclusive Urban Development Can Look Like

Harvard Business Review

There’s also potential to improve existing jobs by providing lower-skill workers with tools and encouragement, thereby improving customer service, reducing turnover, and promoting innovation and engagement. In the wake of rising housing prices, cities must provide housing that allows all workers to live relatively close to their jobs.

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What Design Thinking Is Doing for the San Francisco Opera

Harvard Business Review

Madhav was in the MSx program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, a program for mid-career managers. They got useful input on menu items and prices. They advertised the event on social media and on local blogs, charging a $10 “cover charge” (not ticket price). The SFO project began in January 2015.