jorge barba

Hello my friend, welcome to the Game-Changer! A blog about innovation, new ideas and how the world is changing. I’m your host Jorge Barba, an Innovation Insurgent. You’re here because you’re interested in being or becoming a Game-Changer in everything you do. Let’s do it!

I’m CEO of Netek and I’m also the President of the Baja California Innovation Cluster.

I also work with startups and corporations. Need help reinventing your innovation capability, developing new growth platforms and revenue streams?

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The Princesses Love Me

My niece Valeria is three years old. On Sunday, she wore Princess Aurora’s dress to Disneyland. There’s a spot on the side of the castle, easy to miss if you’re not looking for it, where Disney stations its princesses to meet children and take photos. My brother took her there. She met Ariel, Jasmine, and Cinderella. She spotted Snow White walking nearby. Each princess greeted her, looked at her, spoke to her.

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Have You Tried?

When people tell me it can’t be done, I don’t ask why not. I ask: Have you tried?

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Creativity, entrepreneurship, Innovation, Leadership

The Progress Principle: The Power of Small Wins To Boost Employee Performance

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The power of small wins isn’t just for individuals to take advantage of; it’s for teams too. In 2011, Harvard Professor, Teresa Amabile released a must-read book called The Progress Principle where she explores the power of small wins and meaningful progress in fueling motivation, creativity, and overall job satisfaction.
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entrepreneurship, Leadership

The Power of Small Wins: How Small Steps Lead to Big Success

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Have you ever set a goal for yourself, only to give up on it because it seemed too daunting? If so, you’re not alone. Many people find it difficult to stick to their goals, especially when they’re big and ambitious. But what if there was a way to make it easier to achieve your goals? What if you could break them down into smaller, more manageable steps?
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Creativity, entrepreneurship, Innovation

Collaborative Brainstorming: Harnessing the Power of Group Dynamics

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Group brainstorming, how effective is it? The WSJ’s article “Cancel That Brainstorm. There’s a Better Way to Spur Good Ideas” argues that traditional brainstorming sessions are a waste of time and that there are better ways to generate ideas. The author cites research that shows that brainstorming sessions often lead to fewer ideas than if people worked independently. Additionally, brainstorming sessions can be dominated by a few people, and introverts may be reluctant to share…