How to See Lines Where Others See Dots
When the average person thinks of innovation, they probably imagine someone like Steve Jobs having a eureka moment. But I’m going to let you in on a little secret: the future isn’t built by eureka moments. It’s built by people who see connections where others see isolated dots. Take the iPhone. Now, the iPhone wasn’t […]
The Autonomy Illusion: Pay No Attention to the Human Behind the Curtain
Late last year, attendees of an exclusive tech showcase in Burbank, California, bore witness to a true marvel of space-age innovation, a figure previously seen only in the far-off, fantastical worlds of science fiction – a walking, talking, autonomous humanoid robot. The robot (a crew of them, in fact) left guests awestruck as it danced, […]
Bringing a Community Mindset to Corporate Strategy
One of the more surprising lessons in my career didn’t come from a consulting engagement or an MBA case study… it came from managing my neighborhood’s homeowners association. And, of course, running my son’s T-ball league. If you’ve ever volunteered for either, you know the drill: no org chart, no playbook, and no shortage of […]
How to Spot a Strategist
Years ago, as a first-semester MBA student, I asked one of my favorite professors who else I should study under during my time at NYU. He told me to look up Amy Webb. “She’s a futurist,” he explained, adding, “…And she’s the real deal.” Trusting his judgment, I enrolled the following semester in Professor Webb’s […]