Finding Meaning in the Most Overlooked Crayon OK, now that I have a child, I remember wondering about things I haven't thought about in a long time. My son Tyler likes to draw, well, scribble for now, and the other day he was drawing, and he pulled out the white crayon. He scribbled with the white crayon and looked perplexed why it wasn't producing color on the paper. This leads me to ask: why do we have a white crayon in the crayon box of life, does anyone…
Insights into the innovation culture that keeps Google at the forefront of technology Google fosters creativity and collaboration among employees In the fast-paced world of technology, few companies have maintained their innovative edge as successfully as Google. From its humble beginnings as a search engine startup to becoming one of the world's most valuable companies, Google has consistently pushed the boundaries of what's possible in technology and business. At the heart of Google's success lies a carefully cultivated innovation ecosystem that encourages creativity, risk-taking, and experimentation. The company's…
How embracing failure drives innovation and breakthrough success There's something profoundly counterintuitive about celebrating failure. Our educational systems, career paths, and social norms often train us to avoid mistakes at all costs. Yet some of the world's most innovative organizations and individuals take a radically different approach—they view failure not as something to be feared, but as an essential component of breakthrough success. The video above offers fascinating insights into Honda's racing philosophy, where failure isn't just tolerated—it's actively encouraged as a pathway to innovation. This perspective challenges…
How one of America's largest electronics retailers is using video and dialogue to transform its corporate culture The impressive Best Buy Corporate Headquarters in Minneapolis, MN - home to innovative corporate communication strategies I recently had the opportunity to attend the CMMA Professional Development Conference at Best Buy's corporate headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The agenda for the events today were as follows: Keynote Dialogue: Video Fueling Culture. Brad Anderson, Vice-Chairman and CEO, Best Buy Fueling Communications Culture Topic & Discussion #1: Advocating for the Audience (Best Buy's TAG…
The older I get, the more I enjoy Saturday morning. Perhaps it's the quiet solitude that comes with being the first to rise, or maybe it's the unbounded joy of not having to be at work. Either way, the first few hours of a Saturday morning are most enjoyable. A few weeks ago, I was shuffling toward the garage with a steaming cup of coffee in one hand and the morning paper in the other. What began as a typical Saturday morning turned into one of those lessons…
Here is an email I received earlier in the week. You know I am a sucker for animal stories so here is one that is perfect for Mother's Day. All moms need a helping hand... Something really cute happened in downtown San Antonio this week. Michael R. is an accounting clerk at Frost Bank and works there in a second story office. Several weeks ago, he watched a mother duck choose the concrete awning outside his window as the unlikely place to build a nest above the sidewalk.…
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