by Kathy Wilcox | May 21, 2024 | Innovation
Nadya Zhexembayeva’s 2020 Harvard Business Review article, “Stop Calling It ‘Innovation’”’, pinpoints a crucial challenge: the word ‘innovation’ itself often carries negative baggage within organizations. My own experiences echo her observations....
by Kathy Wilcox | Feb 25, 2024 | Innovation, Leadership
Along with the rapid pace of change and uncertainty in today’s workplace environment, we have noticed an epidemic of sorts — the dire need for a clarity cleanup. With leaders and teams moving so quickly, there is less time spent on the fundamental steps of defining a...
by Joe Watson | Nov 27, 2023 | Creativity, Innovation
One of the things I like about design thinking is the vast array of tools available in the proverbial toolbox, particularly the ones that help uncover underlying themes. These tools allow us to understand and empathize with people in meaningful, human ways. One...
by Kathy Wilcox | Nov 13, 2023 | Creativity
Fall is an interesting time of year. The bright, inspiring colors of the midwest followed by the gray Ohio skies can play tricks with your energy and your outlook. With all of its complexity, Fall is still my favorite time of year. The crisp air, glorious colors and...
by Joe Watson | Nov 13, 2023 | Creativity, Innovation
In a recent interview, Grammy-winning artist Chris Stapleton shared insights into his creative process that extend beyond the realm of music and into the broader landscape of innovation. His words shed light on two crucial aspects of innovation: the intentional,...
by Joe Watson | May 30, 2023 | Leadership
“Can we make it less cold?” I was listening to legendary record producer Rick Rubin’s appearance on the Dax Shepard podcast, and Rick uttered that simple phrase. Out loud. I could feel my body tense up, and the runaway train that is my brain was well out of the...
by Kathy Wilcox | May 2, 2023 | Innovation, Leadership
It’s Time to Clear the Clutter I have long advocated for focus and simplicity. The desire to purge that which is no longer useful (thank you Marie Condo) has led to evaluation and action across every area of my life. Does this bring me joy? Does this still serve me?...
by Kathy Wilcox | Nov 29, 2022 | Creativity, Innovation, Leadership
I was about 15 years into my career when my coach asked me what my super power was – silence. I had always struggled to identify my gift, my super power, what made me special. My older sister and others were such naturals. Their gifts were so apparent. She is clearly...
by Kathy Wilcox | Nov 9, 2022 | Leadership
When I was in graduate school at Case Western Reserve University in the now MPOD program, one of our core areas of study was sustainability. It was my first exposure to concepts like the triple bottom line and the beautiful book Cradle to Cradle by William McDonough....
by Kathy Wilcox | Oct 17, 2022 | Innovation
Email. Over the past 2 years we have had so many conversations with clients regarding email. The once useful communication tool, today, seems to be a primary cause of stress and frustration. Email combined with other “helpful” communication tools are inundating...