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How to pitch your idea so that you get funding

How to pitch your idea so that you get funding

March 30, 2011 8:29 am

Given that I spend most of my day being pitched ideas, I’m frustrated by how many people struggle with how to pitch their ideas so…

Why is it so hard to give a good speech?

Why is it so hard to give a good speech?

March 15, 2011 12:45 pm

The ability to communicate is a skill/ability that is in short supply.  I know of a number of highly intelligent people who seem to struggle…

The “Creating Killer Innovations” CD Is Finally Here!

The “Creating Killer Innovations” CD Is Finally Here!

February 22, 2010 8:50 am

The long awaited Creating Killer Innovations CD is finally here!  The CD has been two years in the making and I’m sure that many of…

Review of “HP Phenomenon – Innovation and Business Transformation”

Review of “HP Phenomenon – Innovation and Business Transformation”

December 12, 2009 10:18 am

The long anticipated release of Chuck House’s book on HP (HP Phenomenon - Innovation and Business Transformation) has finally arrived and Chuck was so kind as to…

Future Savvy

Future Savvy

January 30, 2009 5:23 pm

Future Savvy: Identifying Trends to Make Better Decisions, Manage Uncertainty, and Profit from Change
 
This is the book that I’m carrying with me and…

Fast Thinking Magazine

Fast Thinking Magazine

December 19, 2008 1:05 am

Most weekends, I spend time in book stores searching for magazines that are not in my normal reading list.  Its one way I’ve found to…

The 5-Day Course in Thinking by Edward De Bono

The 5-Day Course in Thinking by Edward De Bono

December 11, 2008 3:01 pm

The 5-Day Course in Thinking: Edward de Bono: Books

During a recent interview for an upcoming book on management and leadership (written by someone else

The Imagineering Way – Ideas to Ignite Your Creativity

The Imagineering Way – Ideas to Ignite Your Creativity

December 6, 2008 10:21 pm

Imagineering Way, The: The Imagineers: Books

I’m a big fan of Disney and the Imagineering team.  Their ability to invent, re-invent the company, attractions and

Slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations

Slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations

November 30, 2008 11:01 am

slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations
ISBN: 0596522347ISBN-13: 9780596522346

I just recently picked up this book … and I’ve fallen in love

Seeing beyond your expertise

Seeing beyond your expertise

July 11, 2008 6:30 am

Medici Effect: What Elephants and Epidemics Can Teach Us About Innovation: Frans Johansson: Books
ISBN: 1422102823ISBN-13: 9781422102824

I have not yet read this book but

For the visual thinkers out there …

For the visual thinkers out there …

July 8, 2008 6:47 am

The Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures: Dan Roam: Books

I was sent this book from a business associate and

Innovation To The Core

Innovation To The Core

February 25, 2008 2:10 am

Amazon.com: Innovation to the Core
ISBN: 1422102513
ISBN-13: 9781422102510

I recently got this book (still reading it) and think it would be a good read

Creativity and Innovation Management Magazine

Creativity and Innovation Management Magazine

November 24, 2007 9:56 pm

Amazon.com: Creativity & Innovation Management

Aims to give managers insights into innovation within their organization and accelerates the development of creative performance in their staff.

Everyday Creativity and New Views of Human Nature

Everyday Creativity and New Views of Human Nature

November 17, 2007 11:47 pm

Amazon.com: Everyday Creativity and New Views of Human Nature

What is creativity? Is it a force? An innate capacity? A planned process? Who has access

X-teams: How to Build Teams That Lead, Innovate and Succeed

X-teams: How to Build Teams That Lead, Innovate and Succeed

November 12, 2007 12:17 am

Amazon.com: X-teams

Much of the literature you read on building teams in the workplace deal with the internal interactions of the group… how they get

Soundz of Spirit – DVD

Soundz of Spirit – DVD

November 9, 2007 9:02 pm

Amazon.com: Soundz of Spirit

Unlike any other hip-hop documentary to date, Soundz of Spirit is a riveting feature-length documentary film that explores the relationship between

Creativity, Comprehension & Contemplation (Gamma 40 Hz Ambient Meditation)

Creativity, Comprehension & Contemplation (Gamma 40 Hz Ambient Meditation)

November 7, 2007 9:51 pm

Amazon.com: Creativity, Comprehension & Contemplation (Gamma 40 Hz Ambient Meditation)

Brainwave Sound Solutions presents the 60 minute Gamma 40 Hz entertainer, designed to improve creativity,

The Innovative Leader: How to Inspire Your Team and Drive Creativity

The Innovative Leader: How to Inspire Your Team and Drive Creativity

November 3, 2007 12:25 am

 

Amazon.com: The Innovative Leader

The Innovative Leader stresses the importance of innovation and creativity in modern business to help organizations secure competitive advantage over

The Myths Of Innovation

The Myths Of Innovation

July 3, 2007 11:25 pm

 
The Myths of Innovation
The Myths of Innovation takes a careful look at innovation history, including the software and Internet Age, to reveal how…

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles

January 15, 2007 6:17 am

 
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
The book explores the creative impulse and presents an approach…