High Performance & Innovation Coach
“A successful entrepreneur is someone who is willing to take risks, has a clear vision, and works tirelessly to turn that vision into a reality.” — Richard Branson As someone who has spent over 20 years at Microsoft, I have had the unique opportunity to work on a number of startups within the company, as …
“Foresight is anything we do prior to strategic planning.” — Peter Bishop, professional futurist (futurologist) Strategic foresight is a systematic approach to anticipating and planning for the future, combining analysis of probable, possible, and preferable futures. Strategic foresight is a disciplined approach to exploring and anticipating the future, enabling individuals and organizations to better navigate …
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” — Albert Einstein As someone who has spent over 20 years leading innovation and helping teams innovate at Microsoft, I can tell you that unlocking your imagination is key to generating innovative ideas. One strategy that has consistently worked for me is the Disney Creative Strategy, a framework used by …
“Innovation: Imagine the future and fill in the gaps.” — Brain Halligan These are the best innovation books that will equip you to be a better business leader, better innovator and better entrepreneur. I’ve compiled a list of the best innovation books drawing from my experience innovating at the highest levels for more than 10+ years at …
“Innovation is not about money. It’s about the people you have, how you’re led, and how much you get it.” — Steve Jobs Through 25 years at Microsoft, I gained invaluable insights on driving innovation through the power of partnerships. However, it was during my tenure as head coach for Satya Nadella’s innovation team where …
