Innovation

The Untimely Death of Compromise: Creators v. Editors

"I start where the last man left off" - Thomas Edison. At our core, we are a society comprised of "creators" and "editors." As such, we...

Words really do matter...

When we read or hear messages, we accept the fact patterns, and we are entertained by the fanciful. We learn from what we read and hear.

Innovation Series: Caveat Investor

Innovation has its risks and rewards. John Derham helps shape the expected pitfalls of the Innovator and Investor in this third installment.

Innovation Series: Innovation and The Sorcerer's Stone

Originally published for Forbes - May 24, 2018 (modified) Even people skilled at seeking out and investing in innovation have a hard time...

Innovation Series: A Hero's Journey - Five Rules That Define The Innovator

Originally published for Forbes - Feb 8, 2017 Until recently, “innovator” wasn't an official role at many companies. It was unofficially...