The world’s most innovative companies are led by leaders with one characteristic in common—they are as zealous about learning as they are about their breakthroughs and discoveries. In a massive research study that produced the book The Innovator’s DNA (HBR Press), authors Jeff Dyer, Hal Gregersen, and Clayton Christensen found that innovation leaders observe the world like anthropologists: they ask provocative, disruptive questions, and perpetually experiment. In a word—they learn—and they learn … [Read more...]
Some People Go to Work to Make Money…
January 24, 2014 by
Some people go to work to make money. I go to work to have fun... and the money is a bi-product of what I do. My work "is" fun. I truly love it. I have a sign in my office that says, "If it feels like work, you must be doing something wrong," something I heard my friend and professional speaker, Larry Winget say when we worked together many year ago. There is nothing like "feeling alive" when you do what you love. It took me years to find the perfect work for me. Other than a few contract … [Read more...]
Lorre White celebrates Richard Branson on How to Stay Inspired
May 8, 2013 by
Q: What daily activities do you find inspiring and motivating? -- Linda, Malmo, Sweden On Monday, I went out to the Mojave Desert to watch Virgin Galactic, our space tourism company, complete its first rocket-powered flight -- it was a truly awesome sight. I treasure such moments, when my team and I find ways to make the impossible possible, inspiring ourselves and others to attempt even greater feats. I don't seek out motivation and inspiration, yet these qualities are essential to my … [Read more...]
Irene goes the distance for her clients, virtually!
December 29, 2012 by
Leading Forward in the Face of Crisis Leading in the face of crisis means building your 3Q Leadership™ Edge ►HOW? Shift your mindset Seeing your strengths and challenges, stressors and turning points, even your most difficult transitions or crises with new eyes that help YOU build your most important advantage, your 3Q Edge™. Yes, learning and unlearning faster and better than before. Making a pivotal shift in mindset that will help you learn and unlearn faster, develop improved whole … [Read more...]
Woman, All You Need is inside of You
August 9, 2012 by
All You Need is inside of You “You have to trust in something: Your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life”. Steve Jobs, CEO Apple Drawing from some of the most pivotal points in his life, Steve Jobs, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, urged graduates to pursue their dreams and see the opportunities in life's setbacks -- … [Read more...]
