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Phil McKinney

Phil McKinney is an innovator, podcaster, author, and speaker. He is the retired CTO of HP. Phil's book, Beyond The Obvious, shares his expertise and lessons learned on innovation and creativity.

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Are You Future-Proof? Preparing for Technological Disruptions

Preparing for technological disruptions is essential for businesses to remain competitive and successful long term. With the proper preparation, companies can take advantage of new trends and technologies to create innovative solutions that meet customer needs and give them a competitive edge.

Are You Future-Proof? Preparing for Technological Disruptions
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Leading vs. Managing: What Every Leader Should Know

Leading a team is not the same as managing tasks and processes; it requires inspiring and guiding your team to achieve the organization's vision. A leader must let go of control, trust their team, and support them in their development to succeed.

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"Measure What Matters" by John Doerr | A Book Review

Are you looking for a tool to help your business achieve ambitious goals? If so, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) might be the answer. In his book "Measure What Matters," John Doerr explores how these powerful tools can drive success and innovation.

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Unlocking Innovation Through Unlimited Vacations

Are you feeling exhausted and creatively drained? If so, taking an extended break from work can help recharge your creative batteries. More and more organizations are implementing unlimited vacation policies—allowing their employees to take as much time off as they need when needed.

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Balancing Professional Goals with Personal Values: My Process of Prioritization

Balancing professional goals with personal values is a delicate process. One way to prioritize is the “Five Fs”: faith, family, friends, fitness, and finances. This model allows you to create a system that ensures you remain true to your values while reaching for professional success.

Balancing Professional Goals with Personal Values: My Process of Prioritization
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The Power of Simplicity by Jack Trout

The Power of Simplicity by Jack Trout reveals the benefits of simplifying to achieve success. Complexity often results in confusion and chaos, whereas simplicity fosters clarity and focus. Trout showcases companies that have harnessed simplicity for their benefit.

The Power of Simplicity by Jack Trout
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Are You Suffering From Future Shock?

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the rapid pace of change? Do you long for a simpler time but can't keep up with the present? If so, then you may be experiencing future shock. Future shock refers to disorientation and anxiety caused by too much change in a short period of time.

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Book Review: Creativity, Inc. (The Expanded Edition)

Do you wish you could unlock the creativity within yourself and your team? Then read "Creativity, Inc. (The Expanded Edition)" by Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar, and Amy Wallace, which explores how to foster innovation, collaboration, trust, communication risk-taking, and failure resilience.

Book Review: Creativity, Inc. (The Expanded Edition)
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Ethics: The Missing Link to a Better Society

Ethics are essential to any functioning society, but unfortunately, many people have become too accepting of unethical behavior. Greed, jealousy, and selfishness can lead to unethical decisions, and the media has a history of glamorizing those who break the rules.

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Giving and Receiving Intense Criticism and Feedback

Do you want to create something that stands out from the crowd? If so, embracing intense criticism is essential for your success. Intense criticism can help refine ideas, provide valuable feedback, promote collaboration, and encourage creative thinking.

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