“The Slayer of Mediocrity.” That’s what I called myself when I first started posting stuff online. Eventually, people on Twitter started calling me Innovation Insurgent, and it stuck. My belief is that humans have inherent attitudes and beliefs that drive us toward mediocrity; I started taking an interest in how to combat these attitudes and beliefs.
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You Are Responsible For Your Own Personal Development. Here’s How To Get Started
Personal development is a lifelong process of improving oneself through acquiring new skills, knowledge, and experiences. It is the key to achieving personal and professional goals and fulfilling one’s potential. However, personal development is not something that happens by chance; it requires intentional effort and dedication. In this essay, we will explore how a person can take control over their own personal development.
Find The Things That Annoy You and Fix Them
It’s no secret that the world is full of things that annoy us. From small inconveniences to major frustrations, we all encounter things in our daily lives that we wish were different. However, instead of simply complaining about these annoyances, we can use them as opportunities to drive innovation and positive change.
10 Tactics Leaders Can Use To Drive Innovation In Their Organization
Innovation is essential for the success and growth of any organization. The ability to come up with new and creative solutions to business challenges is what separates the best from the rest. The world is changing faster than ever before, and leaders must be able to drive innovation in order to stay ahead of the competition.
Prioritize It: How To Become An Avid Reader
I remember when I was you there was a TV commercial that had the message of “Reading is fundamental.” I’ve always been an avid reader, always liked to consume knowledge since I was a little kid. Today, I read at least 3 books per month; I aim for 4. How? I prioritize learning, and reading books is one way I learn.
Long-Term Thinking Escapes Competition
How did Amazon succeed? By playing the long game. Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon, is known for his long-term thinking approach to business. And, long-term thinking has paid off for Amazon. Think about AWS and Kindle, bets that have changed the world.
The 10 Leadership Principles That Drive Me Everyday
What drives your leadership behavior? If you were to write a list of principles that drive you everyday what would you write? I did this exercise over a decade ago and came up with a list which has since been updated to be more simple.