Category: Genius Journey

“The mind is like an iceberg,” said the Austrian psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud. Indeed it is, and that especially holds true for the creative mind. Today and in two weeks’ time, let’s talk about icebergs. Specifically, how they can help us…

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How to resolve the dilemma of creative leadership development

Detlef ReisSeptember 10, 2020

In studies by IBM (2010) and the World Economic Forum (2015), CEOs of the world’s leading corporations identified creativity as the essential leadership skill. When IBM surveyed the Chief Human Resources Officers in 2011, however, two out of three reported…

Business Genius Journey TIPS

Should you innovate with your customers or not? (Part 2)

Detlef ReisAugust 27, 2020

In part 1 of this two-article series, we began exploring the ongoing debate in innovation as to whether or not companies should involve customers in their innovation efforts and act upon their ideas. I also presented arguments and success stories…

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Should you innovate with your customers or not? (Part 1)

Detlef ReisAugust 13, 2020

To what extent should innovators listen to customer ideas and suggestions while innovating? There is an interesting debate in the innovation domain between proponents and opponents of involving customers in innovation endeavors and of following their ideas. Today, let’s first…

Business Genius Journey TIPS

How to quickly bounce back after losing a job (Part 2)

Detlef ReisJuly 30, 2020

Two weeks ago, I shared with you the first six of twelve recommendations on how you can bounce back after losing your job in a pandemic-plagued, depressed economy: Recollect yourself after the knockdown. Reframe your situation and embrace the opportunity.…

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How to quickly bounce back after losing a job (Part 1)

Detlef ReisJuly 16, 2020

What do Thomas Edison, Walt Disney, and Steve Jobs (and admittedly, I) have in common? Right, we’re all creative business leaders (although I am still operating on a lower level of fame and success on the innovation mastery pyramid). But…

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