Seth Godin Wants You to Do Something

Excerpts from an interview with marketing guru Seth Godin about innovation and his newest book Poke the Box.

Social Capital: Why It Really Is "Who You Know"

Social capital is the wealth you possess because of your relationships; the value created by fostering connections between individuals. Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D., explains how knowing the "go-to" people within your organization-those who hold the...

Sparking Innovation

A new AMA/HRI survey shows that companies value innovation. The problem is that they're not very good at it. Nearly half of the survey respondents said they "do not have a clear understanding as to how my company can become more innovative."

Stimulate Creative Thinking to Make Innovation a Reality

While innovation has always been the purview of R&D, an increasing number of companies expect professionals in all roles and at all levels to innovate. Many professionals say, “Innovate? My brain has been trained to do the opposite.

Taco Bell® Team Wins AMA Innovation Award

10 True Marketing Lessons from The Grateful Dead

Music fans know the Grateful Dead as rock legends and amazing musicians.

The "New Normal" for Innovation

Post recession has brought renewed interest in innovation but it is a more structured approach to creativity and product development.

The "Decoy Effect" and Other Irrational (but Irresistible) Behaviors

In his best-selling new book <i>Predictably Irrational,</i> behavioral economist Dan Ariely examines the bizarre decisions people make at work and in life and uncovers some surprising truths about the way we think. In this interview, Ariely tells us...

The Case for Speeding Up...

Our need for speed has become stronger, more pervasive, and harder to escape because today we can pursue more options, says Vince Poscente, author of the new book <i>The Age of Speed</i>....

The Cost of Not Paying Attention

We live in a multitasking, ultra-connected, hyperactive world that constantly demands our attention. As we struggle to keep up, are we losing our ability to focus and engage in deep, reflective thought? In this interview, Maggie Jackson, author of the bestselling book Distracted, discusses the atten