by Nina | Feb 23, 2009 | Innovation, Leadership
You know the type. They are there in your office somewhere – a flash in their eyes, a zing in their step, a perspective that surprises. And while we all consider ourselves to be creative on some level, there are those in your business who really do walk to a different...
by Nina | Nov 12, 2008 | Innovation, Leadership
Photo by Laura @ Pixel Heart Photography One of the proven methods of extracting innovation from an otherwise stale organization has been to embark upon “skunkworks” projects. These are projects that are cobbled together by passionate instigators within an...
by Nina | Sep 25, 2008 | Crisis Management, Innovation, Leadership, Nina Simosko
The global economy continues to experience extreme volatility as we digest and react to what is arguably the most severe financial environment many of us have ever witnessed. The latest development, involving the proposed colossal intervention -– a.k.a....
by Nina | Sep 5, 2008 | Communication, Corporate Performance, Innovation, Leadership, Mentoring
When you take a look in the mirror, what do you see? Is it the confident, articulate leader that others see? Is it the approachable, open, yet decisive leader that you believe yourself to be? Or could there be another kind of leader lurking in the shadows? Marshall...
by Nina | Aug 7, 2008 | Innovation, Leadership, Nina Simosko
Brick walls are not there to keep us out. They let us show our dedication. — Randy Pausch Randy Pausch was an extraordinary leader. This is his “last lecture” on achieving childhood dreams. The idea for this lecture is based on a series of lectures...
by Nina | Jun 27, 2008 | Innovation, Knowledge, Leadership
When it comes to leadership, no matter how much a leader may seek the valuable input from their village, at the end of the day, the final decision, regardless of the matter at hand, is the leader’s all alone. This fact makes for interesting management of the...
