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Disrupt Success

Jorge in Innovation

From Roger Van Oech’s Innovative Whack Pack:

Hat Tip: Farnamstreet

10 TED Talks That Will Help You Become an Innovative Leader

Jorge in Innovation, Leadership

I don’t remember ever doing a post like this. But, I’ve recently been thinking about and discussing with a client the topic of innovative leadership. As in what makes an innovative leader. And if you aren’t one, what do you need to do to become one.

With that said, here are a few TED talks that I think will helps us become the leaders of the future. Let me know what you think in the comments!

Shawn Achor: The Happy Secret to Better Work

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Innovation must reads of the week: Five words that kill innovation

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Get ready for Startup Weekend Tijuana 2

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This past May, I helped organize the first ever Startup Weekend in Tijuana. Because we had fun, was a great success and want to continue building momentum, today, I’m proud to announce that we are organizing yet another one in Tijuana.

Coinciding with Tijuana Innovadora, this time Startup Weekend Tijuana will be held at BIT Center.…

Why is innovation so hard for large companies?

Jorge in Innovation, Question-To-Innovate, Questions

This is the first of a series weekly posts where I will answer a few common questions about innovation. Please feel free to add your own response. Also, if you have any questions you think we should discuss, let me know.

There are many reasons why large companies don’t innovate. But to simplify, it is because most companies are designed to execute, not innovate.

There are a few that do “get” innovation. But, traditionally companies are founded to make money as an outcome, not to last. And, even if companies make money and have both resources and assets, it doesn’t mean that they will innovate. To innovate, you must change. And to change, is something most don’t plan to do or are willing to do.…

Innovation must reads of the week: How innovative leaders maintain their edge

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What is the purpose of innovation?

Jorge in Innovation

This question may be similar to the question “what is innovation?“, but it isn’t.

Why innovate?

Before answering, lets consider what innovation is. Two weeks ago I argued that because innovation means different things to different groups, that you should come up with your own definition of what innovation is.

For me, innovation is ideas transformed into value. I don’t get into whether it’s radical, incremental, disruptive or any other buzzword you can come up with because it makes it more complex for those who are not in the know.…

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