Court Serendipity

Steve Jobs said, “Theres a temptation in our networked age to think that ideas can…

Appreciate Feeling Stuck

We all hate feeling stuck, the nagging feeling that we haven’t found the answer. And gallons of ink have been…

Redefine Innovation

The challenges to creativity inside of large orgs are well documented. But it’s a…

Cherish Wake Up Calls

Harvard’s B.F. Skinner is one of the most influential psychologists of all time. It’s hard to find a corner of modern…

Request Criticism

What’s it like to work with a world-class idea-haver?

Make Space to Fail

“Failure and invention are inseparable twins. To invent you have to experiment, and if you know in advance that it’s going to…

Kindle What You Love

An all-too-typical email from an earnest founder at Stanford (“How do I know which of my ideas will ultimately command the…

Wield Your Weirdness Proudly

A common thread of breakthroughs is that they occur in “accidental” or…