Posts Tagged ‘Mike Maddock’
Will My Job Be Completely Different Very, Very Soon?
You may have noticed that Napster Moments are happening more and more often. You also may have noticed that many executives don’t see them coming until it is too late.
Read More 3 Common Words That Make Entrepreneurs Crazy
Spend enough time around entrepreneurs like Marc and you’ll notice they are more offended by different words than most business people. Often, what seems like everyday conversation to others is actually salty language to them.
Read More Office Design Lessons from Innovationland
Our company has been recognized as having one of the “Coolest Offices” in Chicago on a number of occasions—most recently by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Read More Could Uber Put FedEx Out of Business?
Spoiler Alert: The answer is yes, and that is a very important lesson for you, as well.
Read More Why Just About Every Single Head of Innovation (Including Me) Should Be Fired
Most innovation officers are brought in to shake things up, and just about all of them are not aggressive enough. Your job is to run in the face of convention.
Read More Has “Sale” Become a Four-Letter Word?
There is a growing awareness in retail that a once surefire way to save the day is gone forever. When all else failed, retailers could always compete on price. Those days, in the words of the old song, are dwindling down to a precious few.
Read More 5 Wishes Every CEO Wants for the New Year
As a kid, my parents would start to strategically plant the words “naughty” and “nice” beginning in late November. The Santa card was powerful, and they played it early and often.
Read More Is Holiday Shopping a Canary in the Coal Mine for Retailers?
Well into the 20th century, miners used canaries as a way to detect methane and carbon monoxide in mines. As long as a canary was singing, all was well. If a canary died, it was time to abandon the mine immediately. It meant the oxygen was running out.
Read More Why Your Company Keeps Killing Big Ideas
Just after speaking at a conference last week, I was approached by a gentleman who introduced himself as a “newly minted and incredibly afraid chief innovation officer.”
Read More When the Shift Hits the Fan
Your Industry Is Changing. Now What? There comes a time in every business when it becomes apparent that your product, service or business model is no longer relevant.
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