Happy new year! The start of the new year presents an opportunity to reflect on the past year and set significant...
Define the Future and Build Clarity — The Working Backward Future Press Release
When it comes to innovation, there is rarely a straight line from “A” to “B”. Why is that? In general, we usually...
Let’s Get Real — What is Digital Transformation???
It’s late 2021, and most companies are still chasing their “digital transformation”? When did this start? Will it ever...
Agents of Innovation Podcast with David Knies
Every company now needs to have an Amazon Strategy. Whether you’re selling on Amazon, using their services, or selling...
Beautifully, Wonderfully Dissatisfied — Breakdown of the Customer-Centricity Principle of “Trust Customer Feedback”
Imagine a conversation at the typical online retailer. This conversation is typical of any business — not just retail....
The Partnering Leadership Podcast with Mahan Tavakoli
One of my favorite conversations with a great advisor, Mahan Tavakoli
The End of Artificial Artificial Intelligence — Prepare for a Future of Machine Learning
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change. —Stephen Hawkings In 2005, Amazon released the Mechanical Turk, a tool...
Moving Forward to Get Back to Day 1
Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever. —Lance Armstrong I am a cycling fan. My wife and I became fans of Lance...
What’s the Right Platform Strategy for Your Business???
Many think that “being a platform business” is beyond their business, beyond their capabilities, beyond this quarter’s...