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The Nazareth Factor Is Why Bosses Favor The Outside Expert Over You
Organizations constantly scour the earth for talent that will provide the fresh edge needed to overcome the challenging obstacles that stand in their way to the top. In their pursuit of excellence, however, would you be surprised to learn the criteria they use to define expertise is flawed? It’s called The Nazareth Factor and it…
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The Air Force General That Leads Like Zappos’ CEO
We’ve all worked in companies with ugly cultures. Leaders bark orders and we are expected to blindly obey, even if it’s the wrong decision for the consumer or the company. Most obey their marching orders, but some passionate employees propose creative solutions to problems, only to have their ideas ignored. “Just do the job I…
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Removing Fear Can Be Your Innovation Breakthrough
We’ve all had that kind of boss. The thought of him or her walking around the corner is enough to strike fear in the heart of Darth Vader. Hated by all, these bosses are tolerated under the assumption that their crude persona is required to get the job done. But the truth is we’ve been…
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What a small handgun teaches us about our fear of creativity. (Washington Post)
The firearm industry has grown significantly in the recent years. As gun sales and carry permits have soared many manufacturers have been scrambling to offer smaller, more compact handguns that can appeal to a thriving market. It may be a political hot button, but there’s no denying firearms manufacturing is big business and ripe for…
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How to embrace rejection and unlock your creative potential.
Walking downstairs to my damp basement office, I sat at my desk surrounded by empty coffee cups to make a phone call. Giving the small space heater a crank, I pulled my notes together recalling the lunch meeting I had just one week earlier. The prospect clearly needed my creativity. We had a great discussion…
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STEM is valuable, but the arts make innovators with STEAM
We’ve all heard it before, we are facing another crisis. This time it’s one of mammoth proportions, and not the wooly kind. Public education isn’t making the cut as high-tech jobs across the nation go unfilled. What’s a country to do? Knowing this challenge will only compound with time, policy leaders have acted. To compete…
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These Viral Hits Were Rooted In Employee Trust
From the Target employee that gave a rousing speech on Black Friday to the Southwest flight attendant that raps safety instructions, viral sensations get millions of views on YouTube and are endlessly retweeted and shared. They are even covered by media companies across the globe scoring truckloads of good press and marketing mojo for the…