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Truly great innovators do these 4 things
In the process of researching my book, Mapping Innovation, I talked to dozens of successful innovators, from world class scie
16 March 2018 by IdeaSpies

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Inspiring action by sharing a clever idea
The purpose of IdeaSpies is to inspire action by sharing clever ideas and this story is a perfect example of how this can happen.
16 March 2018 by IdeaSpies

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Life outside the box
Among the gadgets in the kitchen the knife appears as the most simple tool. It is not as flashy as the electronic machines that ma
16 March 2018 by IdeaSpies

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DIY PR 101 - Bootstrapping your own communications
Freelancer's Liam Fitzpatrick explains how to get your startup in the media:  You’ve got a great business, but no one know
16 March 2018 by IdeaSpies

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The right time to innovate
Successful businesses such as Google, Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Airbnb and Uber are rightly lauded for changing and innovating ev
12 August 2017 by IdeaSpies

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The importance of noticing the new
Our brains are designed to be efficient. Once a habit is formed, then we don’t really notice much outside what’s necessary to do those ordinary things. Think of your customary path to work; you probably pass hundreds of signs, but just don’t notice. On the other hand, you jump out of that rut if there’s a change. But the more you can train yourself to be flexible, the better you can react to change in a positive manner. It just like your body – stretching regularly builds flexibility. Watching for the new is great practice for brain flexibility. If, every day, you try something new, you’ll be less stressed when you're forced to change. Celebrate the variety around you. It's usually something small, such as a new flavor of soda. Or it could be trying a new recipe, a new way to get to work, or a restaurant where you’ve never been. by Dr Sabra BrockOur brains are designed to be efficient. Once a habit is formed, then we don?t really notice much outside what?s necessary to
10 August 2016 by IdeaSpies