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N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 13, 2011
As a result of our conversation, I decided to dust-off an old post, give it a few updates, and pass along my thoughts, which can be best summarized as “ Ideas Don’t Equal Innovation. “ It is my hope to help dispel the myth that ideas are inherently good things.
Leading Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2018
As I watched the documentary, I was struck by how closely the story mirrored case studies from the business world, and how perfectly it illustrated the points I try to emphasize in the leadership and innovation class I teach at MIT. In fact, an original, revolutionary vision isn’t innovation at all (and it certainly isn’t leadership).
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Leading Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
When I looked back into history to track the origins of some of the everyday innovations we take for granted today, I found that every inventor tended to embody some or all of these same traits. Consider these four examples: The computer: A thru-line of seeing an opportunity for improvement. It's a good time to innovate. * * * Peter H.
Leading Blog
APRIL 12, 2024
If you want to push your career and your organization forward, you need to get bold. Using examples of some of the most extraordinary disruptors, Shawn Kanungo offers eight lessons to help you become bolder in The Bold Ones. Success Is a Pitfall Past success kills innovation. To innovate, you need to let go of those things.
Career Advancement
AUGUST 17, 2020
In every career path, there’s a level at which leadership skills and visibility play a much stronger role in promotions than job skills. For example, you could tackle a tough assignment—maybe the one no one wants to do, because they all fear they’ll fail. Resourceful” and “innovative” topped the list. Don’t hesitate to ask, too.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
a middle manager, frustrated in his current role, overlooks his long career of exciting challenges and developmental experiences. If you’re familiar with how to Respond with Regard to fuel innovation and ideas, you’ll recognize the first step as gratitude for their process: “Thank you for thinking about how we can improve.”.
Leading Blog
MAY 3, 2024
My own confrontation with vulnerability’s raw power came unexpectedly during a pivotal moment in my career. It breaks down barriers, fosters genuine connections, and cultivates an environment where innovation and loyalty can flourish. Leaders should share their past mistakes and the lessons learned from them.
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