First we have to understand what innovation really is and is not Photo: Terry Vlisidis/Unsplash When you’re representing a point of view that hasn’t been widely propagated in a given debate, it’s only natural to encounter skepticism and resistance. When that point of view challenges “conventional wisdom” around creativity, ingenuity, and human progress, the criticism is fast and furious. So when I posit that the best way for Silicon Valley
September 19, 2021
There’s Nothing Wrong With You After All
For some of us, every day feels like a ladder. We start at the bottom— wondering how we’ll ever get there. We don’t even know what there means. The ladder just goes up, into darkness. We don’t see the top, just the floor beneath us. If we’re not careful, we can forget the most important truths. For starters, there’s no top. And no bottom, either. We don’t want to do
September 19, 2021
How to Prioritize Your Work When Your Manager Doesn’t – Harvard Business Review – Pocket
Prioritizing work can be frustrating, especially if you work for a hands-off manager or a company that doesn’t give you clear goals. Most of us face this reality each and every day. The frequently cited research of Robert Kaplan and David Norton shows that more than 90% of employees don’t fully understand their company’s strategy or know what’s expected of them to help achieve company goals. Compounding the problem, recent