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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Why You’re Losing Talent

Some industries have more turnover than others. Manufacturing is one of those high-turnover industries still stuck in the industrial era mindset of command and control, which poses a challenge to the younger generation of talented employees.

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When Your Team Fails, Look In The Mirror

“It was Jaime’s fault,” said the supervisor. “No, it was yours,” I replied. Shortly after, I fired him. Not because the mistake happened—mistakes are inevitable—but because he chose to point fingers rather than take ownership. At that moment, I sent a clear message to all my managers and their supervisors about the importance of personal accountability. I wasn’t joking, and it worked. The next time a big issue arose, a different supervisor stepped forward. He…

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Love Problems

Problems in business are as common as the sun rising and setting every day. As an entrepreneur, how you view problems will determine how successful you are; you either want them to go away or you embrace them and see them as opportunities to improve.

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entrepreneurship, Leadership

The Power of Curiosity

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Curiosity is a superpower! I once hired a guy who worked for a client of mine. I noticed he was a very giving and empathetic person, but his employer didn’t seem to appreciate these qualities. He worked diligently, but it was clear that his compassion wasn’t valued. He gave big hugs to anyone he met, and that caught my attention. I got curious, so I invited him to lunch.