Product Development Blogs
The Ghost In The Machine
The first time a computer beat a reigning world chess champion was in 1996. It was game one of a six-game match, and Garry Kasparov lost to the machine developed by IBM known as Deep Blue. Over the next five games, Kasparov did win three and tied two – and beat Deep...
The 12 Dimensions of Courage
I’d only been out of college for a few years, when my boss made an offhand comment that has stayed with me for decades. He said, “I like to take words apart to better understand myself.” His name was Alan. I don’t remember his last name, but I...
How To Crush Your Fears, Innovate And Hug a Snake
Ophidiophobia. Say what?! Turns out, ophidiophobia is one of the most common fears people have. It’s a fear held by Justin Timberlake, Matt Damon and even Indiana Jones. In fact, it’s a fear held by an estimated 30% of the population!...
From Humble Beginnings to World’s Best: Secrets of World-Class Innovators & Creators
Can you guess who worked at this extremely cluttered desk in a very average sized room? Hint: Some of the most innovative thinking the world has ever seen took place there (and the photographer gained access by slipping the building...
Ladies & Gentlemen, The Greatest of All Inventors Is….
It’d be difficult to name the greatest of all inventors. But someone did. And it's difficult to argue with their choice. Sure, so many possibilities come to mind. Thomas Edison (light bulb, phonograph), Grace Hopper (computer), Shirley Jackson...
Disastrous Problem + Resounding Failure = World Changing Success
It’s a true story. A story that begins with the tragedies of multiple deaths caused mostly from a lack of experience. About this disastrous problem, then seeking help through something regarded as a total failure. And in the end, becoming a...
