Meet Five Female Inventors Who Transformed Their Industries
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Meet Five Female Inventors Who Transformed Their Industries

Throughout history, women all around the world have developed innovative solutions. In fact, many of the products we use every day, from windshield wipers to dishwashers, came from the imaginative minds of these female creators. Whether solving everyday problems or transforming entire industries, these trailblazing inventors redefined what was possible in their time and continue…

Predicting the Biggest Trends Across Industries in 2025: Part Three
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Predicting the Biggest Trends Across Industries in 2025: Part Three

The workplace is going through one of the largest change management exercises in history. As more industries integrate AI, companies are redefining job roles, required skills, and business operations. In 2025, expect this trend to pick up even more steam with the rise of agentic AI. The question is no longer whether AI will impact…

Resilient Leadership Lessons for the Modern Workplace
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Resilient Leadership Lessons for the Modern Workplace

Economic instability and global trade tensions are testing even the most experienced business leaders. Layer in evolving workplace expectations and rapidly advancing tech, and it’s no wonder why so many CEOs and senior executives are feeling overwhelmed. As we continue to navigate uncertain times, it’s important for leaders to think about how they can not…

Navigating Uncertainty, Economic Shifts, and Consumer Trends With Agility
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Navigating Uncertainty, Economic Shifts, and Consumer Trends With Agility

Times of uncertainty force us to think differently as entrepreneurs and leaders within our organizations. 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…

Predicting the Biggest Trends Across Industries in 2025: Part Two
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Predicting the Biggest Trends Across Industries in 2025: Part Two

If 2024 was about laying the groundwork for digital transformation, 2025 is about scaling those innovations in ways that redefine industries—but there’s a catch. We’re standing at the crossroads of major technological and environmental shifts. In the second installment of our Biggest Trends Across Industries series, we explore how smart cities, Web3, and regenerative agriculture…

Predicting the Biggest Trends Across Industries in 2025: Part One
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Predicting the Biggest Trends Across Industries in 2025: Part One

As the pace of innovation speeds up and global concerns over the climate crisis hit a critical inflection point, consumers are demanding more than one-size-fits-all solutions. They want hyper-personalized experiences, seamless digital interactions, and products that align with their values. At Innovationedge, we’re monitoring shifts in consumer preferences, how companies respond, and which emerging technologies…

Giving Thanks

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…

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E-Commerce Growth: Kroger Enters the Fray

The , that is. Kroger just announced  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 days is decent. But Kroger Ship is based on its own brand and non-perishables…

Having a personal innovation strategy in a time of change

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…