In my seminars and workshops on creative problem solving, I spend a lot of time emphasizing the value of being an idiot. Because in the all-important opening phase of the creative process, which I call “making a mess,” stupidity is your greatest asset. This is not the time for clarity, precision or cleverness. Rather it’s the time […]
A few years before his death in 2004, Charlie Rose interviewed Henri Cartier- Bresson at his home in Paris. For years, Carier-Bresson had already been recognized as one of the greatest photographers of his time, having produced an uncanny amount of photographic masterpieces. Rose was curious as to how Cartier-Bresson went about his work. “What’s the […]
My friend Andy gave me a call last night and asked if I wanted join him downtown at the Waverly to take in Jean-Luc Godard’s 2010 movie, “Film Socialisme.” I hadn’t seen Andy in a while, hadn’t even been out to the movies in a while. So I took him up on the offer. The […]
Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, has been called a “visionary.” In this clip from Bloggingheads.tv, Robert Wright and David Kirkpatrick argue over what it actually means to be a visionary. Of particular interest is the assertion that although many may share an idea, it is only he or she who has the confidence and pluck to […]
With the ever-increasing use of video in meeting, presentations and training, here are some basic principles to ensure that your film is successful. Let video do what it does best: Movies are best at telling stories and providing your presentation with a human dimension. Use video only to offer something the rest of your presentation […]
If you’ve already gone global, you know the scenario. For newbies, it goes something like this: You invest an enormous amount of time, capital and brainpower rallying your company around a global brand strategy. Consensus erodes, however, when it comes time to implement your worldwide campaign. Your colleagues overseas inform you that, despite the merits of […]
