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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…

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A Book for Innovators and Entrepreneurs

17 Jun 20230Comments 790Views By Phil McKinney

“How I Built This” inspires aspiring entrepreneurs or innovators. The stories provide valuable lessons that can be applied in any business setting while also giving readers a glimpse into what…

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Does Serendipity Disappear With Hybrid and Remote Work?

15 Jun 20230Comments 762Views By Phil McKinney

Serendipity from random face-to-face interactions has been responsible for some incredible innovations. But in a world of hybrid and remote work environments, can organizations create a digital environment that encourages…

Key Ingredients for Innovation Success

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Key Ingredients for Innovation Success

13 Jun 20232Comments 1KViews By Phil McKinney

The innovation process starts with ideas and the management of them. But ideas won’t develop and thrive without the right culture. When you set up a sound system of gathering ideas and laying a foundation for an innovation culture, innovation success ensues.

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Dark Innovation: Why Stealth is the Way to Go

12 Jun 20230Comments 1KViews By Phil McKinney

Innovation is the lifeblood of any organization—but it comes with risk. That’s why dark innovation has emerged as a powerful technique to explore high-risk ideas without interference. But what exactly…

Finding Creative Inspiration

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Finding Creative Inspiration

06 Jun 20230Comments 845Views By Phil McKinney

Everyone is creative. Yet some people seem more creative than others. What do those people have that others might lack? What’s the secret to creativity? Creative people practice creativity.

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Leadership: Build the Culture You Deserve

05 Jun 20230Comments 3KViews By Phil McKinney

Creating a strong company culture is essential for success. Without proactive effort, organizations risk creating an ‘accidental culture’ of distrust, poor communication, lack of accountability, and low morale. Leaders get…

How a Bypass Incision Almost Lead to an Amputation

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How a Bypass Incision Almost Lead to an Amputation

03 Jun 20230Comments 750Views By Kym McNicholas

Thomas loves working with people, and his job as a casino supervisor kept him on his feet during his eight-hour shift. But peripheral artery disease, which is plaque buildup in mainly the leg arteries, was slowing him down and jeopardizing his job.

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Improving Your Match Quality: How to Differentiate Yourself and Thrive

03 Jun 20230Comments 750Views By Phil McKinney

Have you ever found yourself in a job you thought you wanted, only to realize it wasn’t the right fit for you? Or maybe you’ve been in a job for…

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There Is No Such Thing As A New Idea, And That’s Ok.

31 May 20230Comments 1KViews By Phil McKinney

The quest for a new, groundbreaking idea is futile because there is no such thing as a new idea. All ideas are inspired by what has come before us, and…

Dealing with FOBO (Fear of A Better Option)

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Dealing with FOBO (Fear of A Better Option)

30 May 20230Comments 1KViews By Phil McKinney

The fear of a better option (FOBO) can block critical decisions. It is the enemy of innovation. It will paralyze teams from moving forward on an ideas. It is the preferred tool antibodies will use to kill ideas.

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Changing The Default: The Secret to Innovation Success

29 May 20230Comments 952Views By Phil McKinney

We all have defaults in technology, routine, beliefs, or anything else. But what if we could challenge the default and try something new? What would happen then? That is the…

Building My Library of Inspiration

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Building My Library of Inspiration

25 May 20231Comment 820Views By Phil McKinney

Building a library of inspiration ensures you have a ready source of ideas. I am a visual learner, so reading books is where I often find my inspiration. Here are my essential books and why I value them.

The Difference Between Innovation Coaching and Innovation Mentoring

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What Is The Difference Between Innovation Coaching and Innovation Mentoring

21 May 20230Comments 981Views By Phil McKinney

Many people often find themselves confused when it comes to coaching and mentoring. They don’t understand that innovation coaching and innovation mentoring are different.

Chronic Venous Insufficiency 101

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What Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency

19 May 20230Comments 822Views By Kym McNicholas

One of the most common medical disorders in the United States that is also one of the most underdiagnosed is chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) It’s a disease of the veins, which makes it difficult for blood to return to the heart from the legs.

Successful Failures Require Risk

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Successful Failures Require Risk

10 May 20230Comments 837Views By Phil McKinney

The experimentation phase is within the innovation process, often full of failures. These failures are not always negative. When things are unplanned, failures allow us to see what needs change. Successful innovations require risk and a capacity for productive failures, which reveal something new about the problem you are trying to solve.

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How a Bypass Incision Almost Lead to an Amputation

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