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Mastering Divergent Thinking Skills: Today marks the beginning of a series of episodes introducing you to five creative thinking skills. Future episodes will explore each skill's background, steps, application, and examples. In this episode, we'll explore how mastering divergent thinking ... by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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Mastering Creative Thinking Skills: Are you ready to unleash your full creative potential and take your innovation skills to new heights? In today's fast-paced world, creativity and innovation are essential for success. That's why I'm excited to launch a new series on “Mastering Creative... by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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5 Steps to Overcoming Creative Block: The creative process often seems elusive, with the best ideas striking at the most unexpected moments. That magical spark can be exhilarating when an idea materializes seemingly out of nowhere. But how do you harness that creative energy at will rather... by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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80 Attempts at Innovation by Acquisition: Lessons Learned: In the competitive landscape of business, innovation isn't just a buzzword; it's the driving force that fuels growth, sustains relevance, and pushes companies into the future. While many organizations focus on cultivating innovation from within, by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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STOP Performing Innovation Theatre: The term “innovation theatre” has become increasingly prevalent in today's competitive landscape. It refers to the superficial acts organizations undertake to appear innovative without genuinely committing to the hard work of genuine innovation. by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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How to Shift from Monotonous Thinking to Creative Thinking: In an age of constant change, we cannot overstate the value of adaptability and innovation. Yet, many of us find ourselves entrenched in a pattern of repetitive thinking, relying on familiar approaches to navigate the complexities of life. However, by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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How To Handle Rejection of Your Idea: Experiencing rejection of your idea can feel like a punch to the gut. Whether it's a proposal, a suggestion, or criticism, the initial sting can be hard to shake off. But rejection isn't the end—it's an opportunity for growth and improvement. by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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6 Most Common Thinking Mistakes Holding You Back: I've been reflecting a lot lately about common thinking mistakes. Yes, you heard me right. It's a bit of a mind-bender. But trust me, this is going to be worth your while. We all have unique ways of perceiving the world. Sometimes, however, by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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How To Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills: In a world brimming with information and endless arguments, developing the art of critical thinking is not just advantageous—it's a necessity. By the end of this episode, you will wield a powerful toolkit that unlocks a new level of understanding and p... by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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7 Innovations Accelerating The Technological Singularity: Envision a world on the precipice of a profound transformation, driven by seven unprecedented innovations, poised to revolutionize every aspect of society. This shift, approaching a technological singularity, by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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The Art of Selecting an Innovation Mentor: Navigating the intricate realm of innovation is akin to sailing without a map, a challenging endeavor. That's where the invaluable role of an innovation mentor comes into play, acting as a guiding force. Picture them as friends always armed with the be... by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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Unlocking the Door to Innovation: Embarking on becoming an innovation consultant is an adventure fraught with challenges and opportunities. The question that often arises is: What kind of experience does diving into the depths of innovation consulting require? by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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Startup Stories: Resactly’s AI Meets Gastronomy: In the convergence of gastronomy and technology, Fisayo Oluwadiya stands at the forefront, embodying the fusion of engineering, culinary artistry, and entrepreneurship. This week, our conversation delves into her brainchild, Resactly, by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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Spotting Fake Innovation Consultants: In the ever-evolving realm of innovation, a troubling trend is emerging—the rise of self-proclaimed experts with credentials as insubstantial as the pages of the very innovation books they often quote. This prompts us to question whether an individual ... by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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7 Secrets to Innovation Success: Laws exist to keep some form of order or control such as the traffic laws we follow to avoid chaos as we drive around. There are a variety of laws that exist. Scientific laws are laws that we can test and prove, by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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Exploring the Future of Home Automation with OliverIQ’s Will West and Eric Smith: During CES 2024, the innovative products and concepts on display showed the exciting future of technology. OliverIQ debuted to the public with its unique home automation platform. This versatile solution streamlines the process of turning your home “sm... by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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2024 Innovation and Trends to Watch: The world of innovation is wildly fascinating and constantly developing. At the CES conference in Las Vegas, some of innovation's biggest names display their newest creations for the world to see. The fact that any one of these creations could develop ... by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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The Number 1 Reason Teams Fail at Innovation: Although failure is sometimes necessary for innovation, failure is an experience that companies and organizations can avoid by understanding the reasons behind it. Poor ideas and poor execution can cause an innovation project failure. by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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Leading Through Uncertainty: Innovation Leadership in Time of Crisis: In today's fast-paced world, change is the only constant. The volatility of the stock market, sudden changes in the workforce due to automation, or shifts in consumer behavior due to evolving technologies have thrown individuals and organizations into ... by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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Einstein’s Secret to Effective Problem-Solving: Albert Einstein once said, “If I had an hour to solve a problem, I'd spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and five minutes thinking about solutions.” This quote is more than just a clever remark; it encapsulates a fundamental truth about problem... by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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When Innovation Stagnates: The Consequences of Slowing Research and Innovation: Imagine a world where people never invented the wheel and were unaware of the phenomenon of fire. Or, more relatable to our modern era, a world without the internet. These inventions, both ancient and modern, by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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How To Unleash Your Creative Imagination: Have you ever found yourself lost in your thoughts, daydreaming, or ideating without barriers? That's your creative imagination at work! Creative imagination is an incredible power within us—it can manifest our hopes, dreams, and aspirations. by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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Bridging the Digital Divide with Innovation and Connectivity: In one of the most insightful episodes of Killer Innovations, I had the pleasure of hosting Mark Tubinis from Veea. Our conversation revolved around bridging the digital divide with cable technology, particularly in Panama. by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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Exploring The Future of Cable Broadband With Paul Broadhurst: I had the pleasure of interviewing Paul Broadhurst, the President and CEO of the Technetix Group. We met in the mobile studio during SCTE Cable-Tec Expo in Denver, CO. Paul shared his excitement about the growing confidence and support in the cable bro... by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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Calix’s Evolution Through Innovation: In this episode of Killer Innovations, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ken Grelck, SVP of Sales at Calix, about the company's impressive transformation from a hardware-focused organization to a cloud and software-centric business. by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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Balancing Innovation and Security in Open-Source Software: Rob Wilmoth from Red Hat joined me in the mobile studio at the 2023 SCTE Cable-Tech Expo, where we delved into numerous discussions on enterprise technology, software customization, open-source security, and innovation. Red Hat, by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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The Blame Culture and How It Kills Innovation: Have you ever been present when something has gone wrong, and everyone is quick to assign blame? It's human nature to want to hold someone accountable when there's a failure, but what happens when we let a blame culture take over? by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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Balancing Creativity and Practicality: Creativity and practicality are often two opposing forces in problem-solving and decision-making. On the one hand, we desire to develop innovative ideas and think outside the box. On the other hand, we require practical solutions that we can efficientl... by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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Achieving Monumental Innovation with Marginal Gains: For years, the British Cycling team was known for their spectacular failure, not winning a single Tour de France for over a century. Then came Dave Brailsford in 2003, who introduced the concept of “marginal gains. by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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Benevolent Innovation – Blending Profit and Purpose: Imagine a tree that grows in the heart of your community. Each branch represents a different innovation. It's not simply content to grow and reach for the sky independently. Instead, it shares its bounty with the community around it. by Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney - A Show About Ideas Creativity And Innovation

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