While we are giving thanks during the continuing pandemic for our families and for all those important things in our lives, we might also think about all the important professional relationships that we have been so fortunate to develop and experience over our careers. Professionally, I am very thankful for many of the outstanding leaders…
The online shopping fray, that is. Kroger just announced its new e-commerce and home delivery push, Kroger Ship, which puts it squarely in the competitive race with Amazon, Walmart, Target, and just about every other large US retailer. Its offering is necessary but seems a bit late and may not be enough. Their prices are relatively low and no membership is required. Delivery speed of two…
Do you have a “personal innovation strategy?” Do you need one? My friend Robert Tucker recently published a Forbes article on disruption, and why we generally associate it with companies rather than our own careers. He notes, “in a time of exponential change and dislocation, with job functions being automated and algorithms doing more of…
When it comes to creating a culture of innovation and inspiring people, I like to keep it simple. I came across an interesting article the other day about inspiring teams of people to be at their best – without the fortune-cookie axioms so many bosses plaster on their breakroom walls. These are 25 simple ways…
Imagine using a wireless road technology that powers electric vehicles while motorists drive, eliminating the need for batteries and the necessity of stopping to charge. That’s actually happening right now, as an Israel-based e-mobility company ElectRoad has created a dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) system. (click on the image to learn more) The system shares…
I just saw this new Nano Cure Tech clothing line, and it’s pretty interesting. The Imperial Motion company is hoping to disrupt the textile industry with a jacket that actually repairs itself. The wearer simply rubs the fabric together for a few seconds, and the hole completely disappears. You can read more about it over…
Are you one of the millions around the world who get where you’re going via Uber? Uber is a wildly popular app-based transportation company valued as high as $68 billion and growing. According to TechCrunch, Uber is posed to make big changes to its app, to turn it into a “content marketplace.” Uber will reportedly…
Imagine running a race and instead of being handed a water bottle, volunteers hand you a clear water bubble. Do you eat it, or drink it? Three design students from London first created a prototype of an edible water bottle in 2014 as an alternative to plastic bottles. Today the product is gaining traction, and its…
Motion tracking has been helping customers navigate store aisles to find what they need, and Lowe’s home improvement stores are bringing this technology to the forefront via a new app. They’re calling the new app, “Lowe’s Vision: In-Store Navigation.” The app utilizes Google’s Tango augmented reality technology and motion tracking and depth perception. This will…
Innovating During Times of Uncertainty
Times of crisis force us to think differently as entrepreneurs and leaders within our organization. As many of the systems we used just months ago become antiquated, it is critical to develop new pathways to move forward. Embracing innovation is key. Here’s how you can push yourself out of the comfort zone and explore unfamiliar…
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