Product Development Blogs
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...
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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!...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Why You Should Speak Up
This is a story about a man named Robert Ebeling. He acted heroically. Mr. Ebeling had the integrity necessary to express the facts, and the courage to do what was right. Even when it was really difficult. But first, I want to tell you a...
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