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There Is No Such Thing As A New Idea, And That's Ok.
It's time to think differently about what is a new original idea. Instead of creating something entirely from scratch, focus on finding fresh connections between existing ideas. By combining pre-existing elements in innovative ways, you can create something unique that has never been seen before!
The Imagination of Others As Inspiration
The statement "what is now proved and commonplace was once just imagined" is powerful. It speaks to the idea that anything is possible if we put our minds to it. And it's true - many things we now take for granted were once just ideas or
Human Centered Design (HCD) S13 Ep29
Download Human_Centered_Design_HCD_S13_Ep29.mp3 Over the last few decades, the importance of design has been growing in the context of how to create disruptive game-changing innovations. Human centered design (HCD) is the way that innovators integrate design with a clear view of customer in to the
4 Lessons Learned Through Pentagon Innovations
In terms of creating “Big Hairy Audacious Goals” (BHAGs) and developing an indisputable culture, there are few organizations that rival Pentagon innovations. Since the Department of Defense’s (DoD) innovations are the difference between life and death for servicemen and women, the creative process b
Skipping College To Start A Business S13 Ep19
Download Skipping_College_To_Start_A_Business_S13_Ep19.mp3 What would you think if your child, grandchild, niece or nephew came to you and said that they were skipping college to start a business? Almost a year ago, I interviewed Nick Titus who was soon to be a High
Innovating with Big Data and Artificial Intelligence to Improve Personal Performance S13 Ep10
Download Innovating_with_Big_Data_and_Artificial_Intelligence_to_Improve_Personal_Performance_S13_Ep10.mp3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a key element for today's innovations. While many think that AI is new, its been around for decades but just now finding the traction it needs to
10 Ways to Unleash Your Creativity Today
If you want to make your business as innovative as possible, you need lots of creativity and ingenuity. But how do you harness these qualities? Many people struggle to come up with creative new ideas or to think in untraditional ways. Here are some clear and actionable techniques to unleash your cre
Innovation in the Classroom: Why Education Needs to Be More Innovative
Education is the foundation of our economy. What (and how) we learn in school determines who we become as individuals and our success throughout our lives. It informs how we solve problems, how we work with others, and how we look at the world around us. In today’s innovation economy, education beco
3 Pieces of Innovation Advice For Entrepreneurs S12 Ep38
Download 3_Pieces_of_Innovation_Advice_For_Entrepreneurs_S12_Ep38.mp3 Getting innovation advice from actual innovators is invaluable. In this weeks, show, we hear from Tyler Reynolds, the CEO and Co-founder of Trinity Mobile Networks. Tyler and his co-founder, Stephen Hall, are innovators who were inspired to innovate a
Patience in Innovation: Success Stories From the Front Lines
In a world of on-demand everything and overnight shipping, we’ve all but forgotten what it means to be patient. We’re so used to having the world at our fingertips that it’s hard to imagine, or even tolerate, waiting very long for anything. And unfortunately, we don’t check this attitude at the door