Why Brainstorming Fails (And What to Do Instead)
Most brainstorming and innovation efforts fail for one simple reason: Teams jump to solutions before defining the real problem. In traditional brainstorming sessions: Everyone talks
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How to Design a One-Day Innovation Lab That Actually Works
If you want innovation, don’t schedule another meeting. Design an experience. Unlike most brainstorming sessions, a one-day innovation lab can actually accelerate innovation. Here’s a
Why We Can’t Think at Work
If you feel like you are unable to think at work, your attention is shrinking, and your days are turning into one long blur of
Quiet is the Missing Ingredient in Meetings
Meetings should be where ideas come alive. But for most people, they’re where focus goes to die. It’s not because meetings don’t matter—they do. It’s
Quiet Work: Give Your Team Permission to Think
We’ve all heard leaders who say they want employees who will “think outside the box.” They decry “busy work” and metrics based on activities. However,
Quiet Preparation: A Seller’s Advantage
For salespeople, time for quiet preparation before each call or meeting may seem like a luxury. But, in an economy marked by inflation, fluctuating markets,
Coaching: How to Focus in a World of Constant Distractions
As I navigate the waters of leadership and organizational coaching, the ability to focus my attention is a big challenge, and I’ve observed many clients
Quiet Works: How Well Do You Manage the Noise?
For years, I have been helping professionals become clear and concise communicators, but I have recently seen the need to help them even more. Clear
Penguins on an Iceberg
Somebody once told me, “The brain is an amazing processor but a terrible storage device.” Yet we consume more and more information every day, and
Unplug to Recharge
We are an always on generation. The irony is when we’re always on, we’re drained, and we need quiet: time to think, reflect, and rest.