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Innovation through Inspiration: Presidential Leadership

General Leadership

Greatness comes from dreaming great dreams, and creativity and innovation is the spark which ignites dreams into action. It seems fitting to honor two wonderful examples of innovation: our first American President, George Washington and our 16th, Abraham Lincoln. Leadership Through Examples of Innovation. Planting a garden?

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10 Books You Should Read This Winter 2024

Leading Blog

Like The Illusion of Innovation by Elliott Parker, they will get you thinking in new ways and set you up for the others. Mindshift : Ignite Change, Inspire Action, and Innovate for a Better Tomorrow by Brian Solis - (October 2024) Every company needs leaders who can spot and seize on opportunities at a moments notice.

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Innovation is Everybody’s Business

Leading Blog

Innovation is within each of us. If we are going to be an innovator, we need to have a healthy relationship with change. Change is an opportunity to innovate. Tamara Ghandour defines innovation as “thinking differently about what’s right in front of you to create an advantage” in her book Innovation is Everybody’s Business.

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9 Tips for Navigating the Inevitable Unexpected

Leading Blog

Navigating the unexpected has become a critical skill — and beyond biotech, these 9 tips will certainly help anyone who's pursuing a creative endeavor in any field. works with early-stage companies developing innovative, high-impact life science products and services. No question the biotech industry is experiencing significant growth.

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First Look: Leadership Books for January 2025

Leading Blog

Through compelling stories, fascinating research, and practical tips for addressing the common dilemmas we face daily, Inspire reveals how all of us, regardless of status or circumstance, can be more inspiring more often. Conventional work models are failing to adapt to the evolving needs and expectations of the modern workforce.

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The Iceberg of Organizational Knowledge: How to Unlock Tacit Knowledge

QAspire

That is the tip of the iceberg – visible and accessible. Unlocking tacit knowledge is how organizations break past their internal barriers to improve and innovate. A facilitative leader creates conversational spaces , remains curious about what people learn and bring that knowledge into improvements and innovative ideas.

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AI for Leaders: Can I Trust AI as a Resource? (Asking for a Friend)

Let's Grow Leaders

A Few Practical Tips to Get Started Edit and clarify: Do you have an email that feels too wordy, too blunt, or just off ? Ask it what it thinks, but rememberyou have knowledge and context AI doesnt. Think of it this way: AI might invent a million recipes, but it doesnt know what you want for dinner tonight.

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