A friend of mine asked if the books I've read or am interested in have influenced my creativity. The conclusion I come to may surprise you. You may even disagree with me.But, I there are a few books and authors who have influenced me over t

When to Not Innovate - Episode 15

Sep 3rd, 2019 19m 33s

There is a time and place to not innovate. In this episode I explore the lessons I've learned about when it's best to not innovate.Through examples, we'll explore what may be the better option and what a holistic approach to design will buy

The Last Big Thing - Episode 14

Aug 27th, 2019 22m 12s

If the last thing you did still feels big to you, you haven't grown.I've heard that from mentors, speakers and authors. The reality is, we all have that thing (or two) that still feels big. But, moving to a growth mindset can boost your cre

Mistakes Were Made - Now You Can Innovate - Episode 13

Aug 20th, 2019 27m 16s

When it comes to innovation, mistakes are not just inevitable, they're a must.But they also don't have to be public embarrassments. In fact, the more mistakes you can make, sooner in the project, the better you can innovate. In this episode

Is Your World Tracks Or Roads - Episode 12

Aug 13th, 2019 22m 3s

Do you see your world as train tracks or roads?I used to feel like my world was train tracks. My language was all about being on the right track or being on or off track.Your mindset, the way you see the world either closes you off or open

Predicting the Future - Episode 11

Aug 6th, 2019 33m 43s

If you could know the date and time your industry was going to be disrupted, would you do something about it?Most industries have indicators that let you know something's coming.Unfortunately, most of us have plenty of excuses that keep us

3 Innovations About to Affect You - Episode 10

Jul 30th, 2019 26m 24s

Given society norms, it may seem ironic that it's really the lab level or less commercial innovation that has the more far reaching affects.In this episode, I talk about three recent innovations, why they are significant, the thought process

Your Cure For the Status Quo - Episode 09

Jul 23rd, 2019 30m 20s

Breaking past the status quo isn't just about you, it's also about gaining acceptance in the market.Changing your status quo is more about your mindset than your audience size, products, or services. But, don't expect to stay relevant in the

First the Chaos, Then the Solution - Episode 08

Jul 16th, 2019 25m 42s

Learn why there's always some amount of chaos with every project, why it's a benefit and how you can embrace it.If you're not comfortable with the chaos and choose to try to keep things "clean," you'll never advance.

reHumanizing People - Episode 07

Jul 6th, 2019 28m 51s

In this episode, I talk about why using more humanizing terms is an important part of being innovative.Are you still using terms like "resource," "asset," or worse "human capital," when talking about employees and colleagues? How about calli

The Risk of Innovation - Episode 06

Jun 29th, 2019 30m 27s

Considering all the risks, is true innovation even worth it? In this episode, I talk through some examples of failed products and discuss what went wrong. I finish by going through the questions you can ask to help minimize that risk.

Set Limits to Improve Your Projects - Episode 05

Jun 22nd, 2019 28m

In this episode, I talk about why your most creative projects often have the most limits.You'll also learn why limits give us direction and help push us out of our bubble.

Failure Is Good & Other Lessons to Keep You Creative - Episode 04

Jun 15th, 2019 30m 28s

Failure and mistakes are lessons if you let them teach you. Learn six of the biggest lessons all my years of failure has taught me and how it helps me stay creative and innovative.You'll also learn what to do when you fail or make a mistake.

Question Everything You Think You Know - Episode 03

Jun 15th, 2019 29m 3s

Find out why innovation takes you questioning everything you think you know.I'll share four fun facts (did you know bats...well, I won't spoil it.) and what they have to do with being creative.You'll also learn how to know which studies and

Innovations People Laughed At & What Holds You Back - Episode 02

Jun 15th, 2019 28m 49s

You won't believe the things people laughed at that we now take for granted as great innovations. You'll learn what may be holding you or your company back from true innovation.You may just learn that people haven't changed much since the 1

What's True Innovation & Why Listen To Me - Episode 01

Jun 15th, 2019 30m 40s

Hi! Welcome to Play to Innovate. Not only do I want to say hello, I'll define what true innovation is and give you a few examples. You'll also learn why not everything is innovation and why that's a good thing. I'll define what true innovat