I've always been fascinated by brainstorming tools and techniques. One of my favorites is SCAMPER, which utilizes a large number of idea-spurring questions to help you think divergently when improving an existing idea. Our brains tend to stop … [Read More...]
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The tools you use are shaping your thinking (and not in a good way)
Most of us are deeply scripted in linear thinking. From our schooling to our workplace, we're taught to capture and share information in sequential, step-by-step formats. What you may not realize is that tools like notebooks and digital documents are … [Read More...]

The day Marcus’ career momentum cratered
Three weeks of preparation. Thirty-four slides. Every number sourced, every claim defensible. He made it to slide six. What happened in that strategy meeting with the executive leadership team killed Marcus Bell's career momentum and undermined … [Read More...]
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