Ben HaefeleinThe StartupAll the Feels — Designing for EmotionThe man needed to go to the store, so he drove to the store and got what he needed.Jul 23, 2018Jul 23, 2018
Ben HaefeleinThe StartupThe Power of Conflict — How Musk, Jobs, Disney, and Ray Dalio Fight FailureHave you ever noticed that pretty much every superhero has experienced some sort of terrible trauma before they transformed into someone…Jun 21, 2018Jun 21, 2018
Ben HaefeleinThe StartupEvolving towards greatness — 3 habits to find the right pathWhen you look for innovation inspiration, it’s natural to look at others that have been successful. Netflix, Google, Disney, SpaceX, and…May 31, 2018May 31, 2018
Ben HaefeleinThe StartupThe Biggest Factor in Brand Loyalty You’re OverlookingMost organizations define their brand through “Brand Guidelines.” While these are a step in the right direction, they just aren’t enough to…May 14, 2018May 14, 2018
Ben HaefeleinThe StartupKaizen — How One Little Word Can Change the WorldThe Lean Startup. Lean Manufacturing. Six Sigma. If you’re a student of entrepreneurship and organizational efficacy, you know there’s one…Apr 16, 20181Apr 16, 20181
Ben HaefeleinInnovate EverythingHow to Build Authentic ProductsYou hear lots of people talk about the importance of authenticity, but why is authenticity so critical for innovation? Well as it turns…Apr 2, 2018Apr 2, 2018
Ben HaefeleThere was yet another school shooting…what are the odds it could happen to my kid?After the Parkland shooting, I, like many others, found myself raging at the current state of gun safety in America. The President wants to…Mar 21, 2018Mar 21, 2018
Ben HaefeleinInnovate EverythingHow to Think Like an IdealistFeedback is absolutely essential to producing a successful innovation. Innovators and designers probably subject themselves to more…Mar 5, 2018Mar 5, 2018
Ben HaefeleinInnovate EverythingWhat Hollywood’s Best Directors Can Teach Us About InnovationOne of my favorite movie series of all time is Back to the Future. Back to the Future gets everything right. On a macro level, the story is…Feb 26, 2018Feb 26, 2018
Ben HaefeleinInnovate EverythingOur Education System Is Preparing Us for Disappearing JobsWith headlines like “Yes, the robots will steal our jobs” gracing the news almost every day, it’s time we face the facts: Our education…Feb 19, 2018Feb 19, 2018