Casual Fridays

I know two people who can’t share ideas with each other. They don’t trust one another, so every comment is met with skepticism, which breeds indignation and ultimately… anger.
I know others who have been trained, like one of Pavlov’s dogs, to not speak up when they disagree with an idea. It’s too risky [...]

I’ve always been an avid reader, but lately I have come across some outstanding books that have changed the way I look at things forever. I’ll explain why I (might) highly recommend you pick these two books up today.

Made to Stick, Chip Heath & Dan Heath
Who should buy this book: Anyone who needs to [...]

In this land of opportunity, how do you decide which ideas are the best to pursue?  Most good ideas require hard work and/or significant money in order to execute with excellence.  This means someone has to stick their neck out (that’s you or me).
When your neck is on the line, risk assessment becomes a lot [...]

As the pace of life picks up, it is hard for us to find space in our days.  It seems as though time gets gobbled up by tasks and to-dos.
Many of us find personal time for ourselves.  We’ll watch our favorite TV show or simply listen to talk radio on our commute home.
So, we end [...]

Sometimes I write a post and struggle with it all week. I challenge my own statements and thoughts. After my last post, this week was definitely that case.
So, here are some additional thoughts I’ve arrived at this week:
New does not always = change
Sometimes new = status quo
In somewhat of a polemic (my word [...]

Nearly 2.5 million views in two weeks.
I can’t stop playing this video.
I think the beauty of it is how a big, polished production doesn’t get in the way of the even bigger idea.
The music’s pretty good too.

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Michael Wagner has written a powerful piece for Logic+Emotion called Draw a Picture.
‘Look at her. That’s so sad. Our little girl was born without creativity!’
Read the rest.

If you follow the concepts of the Wisdom of Crowds, the Generous Web, Mosh Pit Innovation, or Harvesting Collective Genius… you believe in the power of ideas “bubbling up.”
Yet, few companies create an environment conducive to idea sharing. In fact, most companies, bosses, and even employees TRAIN individuals NOT to share ideas by shooting [...]

$1 a month to save someone’s life? Blogidarity thinks so.
Sometimes, the simple ideas are the most powerful. If you agree, you can donate on their homepage.

In 6 quick minutes, this short film reminds me of Orbiting the Giant Hairball in stop-motion animation.
I saw this years ago and recently thought to search for an online version.
It is compelling.

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