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Hacker News Highlights6.14.25 | Solar system model, HP's board buys Palm, Apple's Liquid Glass for AR interfacesThis is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on Jun 14, 2025.If the moon were only 1 pixel: A tediously accurate solar system model (2014)https://joshworth.com/dev/pixelspace/pixelspace_solarsystem.htmlhttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44266828I convinced HP's board to buy Palm and watched them kill ithttps://philmckinney.substack.com/p/i-convinced-hps-board-to-buy-palmhttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44270709Apple's Liquid Glass is prep work for AR interfaces, not just a design refreshhttps://omc345.substack.com/p/from-skeuomorphic-to-liquid-glasshttps://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44271630
2025-06-1412 min
Killer Innovations with Phil McKinneyBuilding an Innovation Studio Part 2Ever wondered what it takes to build a space that sparks creativity and enables innovation? I've been on a journey transforming my studio from a simple podcast recording room into a full-fledged innovation workspace, and I'm excited to share the progress with you.
Five months ago, we embarked on a complete teardown and reconstruction. While we missed our January completion target, the transformation has been remarkable. We've installed hardwood flooring (goodbye, dust allergies!), added professional-grade tool organization with Husky cabinets, and installed a suspended lighting grid that would make theater technicians proud.
2025-02-1117 min
Killer Innovations with Phil McKinneyBuilding an Innovation Studio - Part 2: 5-Month Transformation UpdateEver wondered what it takes to build a space that sparks creativity and enables innovation? I've been on a journey transforming my studio from a simple podcast recording room into a full-fledged innovation workspace, and I'm excited to share the progress with you. Five months ago, we embarked on a complete teardown and reconstruction. While we missed our January completion target, the transformation has been remarkable. We've installed hardwood flooring (goodbye, dust allergies!), added professional-grade tool organization with Husky cabinets, and installed a suspended lighting grid that would make theater technicians proud. The studio now...
2025-02-1117 minKiller Innovations with Phil McKinneyThe 90-Second RuleEver wondered why simple decisions feel like defusing a bomb? In this week's episode, we unpack the 90-Second Rule – a game-changing approach to conquering decision paralysis that's transforming how top performers work.
Did you know you lose an average of 37 minutes overthinking each important decision? Multiply that by dozens of decisions per day, and you're wasting weeks of your life each year to mental paralysis. But what if you could make better decisions in just 90 seconds?
We dive deep into the neuroscience of decision-making, revealing why your brain treats choosing lunch like it's ch...
2025-02-0413 minKiller Innovations with Phil McKinneyWhy Google’s Innovation Strategy is FailingGoogle spends over $45 billion on R&D a year, yet its graveyard of failed innovations keeps growing – Google+, Glass, Stadia, and countless others. But here's the surprising truth: this pattern isn't unique to Google.
Even with unlimited resources and top talent, tech giants struggle to innovate alone. The era of solo innovation is dead.
Consider this: in 1985, breakthrough innovations required input from 2-3 organizations. Today, that number has exploded to 15-20 organizations for cutting-edge technologies. Tesla, often praised for vertical integration, relies on 300+ suppliers, multiple university partnerships, and data from millions of drivers.
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2025-01-2819 min
Killer Innovations with Phil McKinneyWhy Google's Innovation Strategy is Failing (And What It Means For Your Business)Google spends over $45 billion on R&D a year, yet its graveyard of failed innovations keeps growing - Google+, Glass, Stadia, and countless others. But here's the surprising truth: this pattern isn't unique to Google. Even with unlimited resources and top talent, tech giants struggle to innovate alone. The era of solo innovation is dead. Consider this: in 1985, breakthrough innovations required input from 2-3 organizations. Today, that number has exploded to 15-20 organizations for cutting-edge technologies. Tesla, often praised for vertical integration, relies on 300+ suppliers, multiple university partnerships, and data from millions of drivers.
2025-01-2819 minKiller Innovations with Phil McKinneyConsume Less to Create MoreEver notice how you can spend hours scrolling through “inspiration” but end up feeling creatively drained? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode, we dive into a counterintuitive truth about creativity that could transform how you generate ideas and solve problems.
What if I told you that the secret to unlocking your creativity isn't about consuming more content, but less? That by creating intentional gaps in your constant consumption of social media, articles, and “inspiration,” you could rediscover your authentic creative voice?
In this episode, I share my personal journey from being a compulsi...
2025-01-2112 min
Killer Innovations with Phil McKinneyConsume Less to Create MoreEver notice how you can spend hours scrolling through "inspiration" but end up feeling creatively drained? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode, we dive into a counterintuitive truth about creativity that could transform how you generate ideas and solve problems. What if I told you that the secret to unlocking your creativity isn't about consuming more content, but less? That by creating intentional gaps in your constant consumption of social media, articles, and "inspiration," you could rediscover your authentic creative voice? In this episode, I share my personal journey from being a compulsive consumer...
2025-01-2112 minKiller Innovations with Phil McKinney15 Innovation Jobs That Don’t Require a DegreeWhat if the biggest predictor of success in innovation wasn't what everyone thinks? Our research tracking 1,000+ innovation professionals revealed a shocking truth about who succeeds in this high-paying field – and it's not what you'd expect.
In this episode, we break down 15 innovation careers that are transforming industries, with salaries ranging from $70k to $400k+. But here's what makes this guide different: we're not just giving you job titles and salaries. We reveal the actual personalities that thrive in each role, alternative paths to break in without traditional credentials, and the unexpected traits that separate success fr...
2024-12-3142 min
Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney15 Innovation Jobs That Don't Require a DegreeWhat if the biggest predictor of success in innovation wasn't what everyone thinks? Our research tracking 1,000+ innovation professionals revealed a shocking truth about who succeeds in this high-paying field – and it's not what you'd expect. In this episode, we break down 15 innovation careers that are transforming industries, with salaries ranging from $70k to $400k+. But here's what makes this guide different: we're not just giving you job titles and salaries. We reveal the actual personalities that thrive in each role, alternative paths to break in without traditional credentials, and the unexpected traits that separate success from failure....
2024-12-3142 min
Killer Innovations with Phil McKinneyHow to Build an Explorer MindsetWant to know why some people get excited about uncertainty while others run from it? It's all about having an explorer mindset. Think of it as having the ability to see opportunities where others only see obstacles. In this episode, I share how history's greatest innovators transformed uncertainty into their superpower - from ancient mariners charting unknown waters to modern entrepreneurs reshaping entire industries. The best part? You can tap into these same patterns of thinking. I break down three key traits of the explorer mindset that set breakthrough thinkers apart: Seeing uncertainty...
2024-12-0320 min
Killer Innovations with Phil McKinneyBest Career Advice Ever ReceivedDuring a recent lunch with interns, I shared the best career advice I ever received. Bob Davis, my mentor who hired me for my first job as a software programmer, imparted wisdom that has guided my career trajectory. Bob saw my potential and advised me to build more than technical skills. He moved me through various departments: IT, marketing, finance, and sales. Each rotation lasted six months, giving me insights into how different parts of the organization worked and how to communicate with non-technical people. Embrace the T-Shaped Career This experience broadened my skills and...
2024-07-0212 minKiller Innovations with Phil McKinneyPast Shows Archives - Killer Innovations with Phil McKinneyNavigating Uncharted Territory with InnovationHello, Innovators! Welcome back to another episode of the Killer Innovations podcast.
I am so happy to be back in the studio with you today, and I'm excited to give you an update on the show and myself.
A few months ago, in February, I had to undergo open heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
The surgery was totally unexpected when we went to Florida for Christmas. I have a rare genetic cardiac condition, so I'm under Mayo's care. During my annual check-up, the test showed some issues...
2023-07-2512 minKiller Innovations with Phil McKinneyNavigating Uncharted Territory with InnovationHello, Innovators! Welcome back to another episode of the Killer Innovations podcast.
I am so happy to be back in the studio with you today, and I'm excited to give you an update on the show and myself.
A few months ago, in February, I had to undergo open heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
The surgery was totally unexpected when we went to Florida for Christmas. I have a rare genetic cardiac condition, so I'm under Mayo's care. During my annual check-up, the test showed some issues...
2023-07-2512 min
Killer Innovations with Phil McKinneyNavigating Uncharted Territory with InnovationHello, Innovators! Welcome back to another episode of the Killer Innovations podcast. I am so happy to be back in the studio with you today, and I'm excited to give you an update on the show and myself. A few months ago, in February, I had to undergo open heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. The surgery was totally unexpected when we went to Florida for Christmas. I have a rare genetic cardiac condition, so I'm under Mayo's care. During my annual check-up, the test showed some issues, which turned...
2023-07-2511 min
The Corporate BartenderThe Corporate Bartender - Bringing Innovation To Your Organization with Phil McKinneyToday's episode is one of my favorites! We're talking about innovation and we are JACKED to have innovation thought leader, Phil McKinney on the program! If you want to skip straight to her interview, 5:27 is your spot.If you don't know Phil, you should get on that, he's AMAZING.Phil's passion is innovation. He's the CEO of CableLabs, an author, coach, and the host of the longest continuously produced podcast...EVER. It's called Killer Innovations, and has been running since before iTunes!He was the CTO at Hewlett Packard, He's the author of t...
2021-05-191h 11
Killer Innovations with Phil McKinneyInnovating Technologies behind the TechIntroduced to me through a mutual contact I worked with at HP, this week's guest is the Senior Vice President of Product and Technology at Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), Arsham Hatambeiki. We will discuss innovating technologies and what UEI is doing to make in-home technology experiences better for the consumer. UEI What is UEI, and what is the company's history? Arsham says he'd bet just about every listener of the show has a product of UEI. The company started with a basic concept of making life easier both for the consumer and the service provider. We came...
2020-03-1738 min
Killer Innovations with Phil McKinneyGlobal Perspective on Changing Innovation LandscapeToday's guest is one who I met a few years ago at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Albert Zeeman is the Director of Marketing Services at GBO Innovations Makers and is an editor for the GadgetGear tech blog from the Netherlands. On today's show, we will discuss trends and changes at CES, as well as some tips for startups. Governments at CES With all the changes with the companies at CES, what have you seen? Albert says he's seen a lot of changes in his 16 years attending CES. I've seen different...
2020-03-1038 min
Killer Innovations with Phil McKinneySteve Guggenheimer on Accelerating AIArtificial intelligence is quickly growing in the technology world today. Google and Microsoft have invested heavily in AI. Does AI live up to the hype around it? Will the building blocks of AI transform from hype to reality? Today's guest stands at the forefront of artificial intelligence advancement. Steve Guggenheimer has been with Microsoft for 26 years and has been heavily involved in the company's AI ventures. This week on Killer Innovations, Steve Guggenheimer joins us to discuss the progress of AI, the transition into "the cloud," and what he and his team at Microsoft are doing to...
2019-12-1738 min
Killer Innovations with Phil McKinneyDesign of a Place and its Effect on CreativityDoes architecture have an effect on how we think, feel, and act? Donald Rattner has researched and explored environmental psychology and come to the conclusion that it does. This fact plays into our daily lives, affecting how we act and feel at the office and in our personal lives. This week on Killer Innovations, Donald Rattner joins us to discuss innovation and creativity in design of architectures that impact our daily lives. Natures Effect on Creativity What is the role of nature in regard to creativity? The human body craves to be near nature; unfortunately, we s...
2019-10-0138 min
Killer Innovations with Phil McKinneyChallenges of Innovation in a Large OrganizationThis week on Killer Innovations, I am joined in the studio by Katherine Radeka. Katherine is the founder of Rapid Learning Cycles Institute. She has a new book coming out on October 1st called "High Velocity Innovation." Katherine started her career at HP and then went on to carry on Dr. Ellen Wards legacy as a lean product consultant. Challenges of Innovation The challenge inside large organizations is the challenge of catching of the innovation. Inside any organization there has to be a pull for innovation that starts at the strategic level. Even when they have...
2019-09-2438 min
Killer Innovations with Phil McKinneyTechnology Megatrends S13 Ep30Technology megatrends, or what some call long range technology roadmaps, are an important input into your strategic thinking as you build your innovation pipeline. I've been researching, tracking and presenting on technology megatrends for the last 30 years of my career. During a live show broadcast on Facebook, a member of the audience asked about what technology trends would have major impact on businesses. Rather than just giving a quick off hand answer, I took on objective of giving you insight into the technology megatrends that I'm tracking. The megatrends will have significant impact on society, governments, businesses...
2017-09-2639 min
philmckinneyCreative Thinking - The Critical Skill For The Creative Economy S12 Ep18Creative thinking is a critical skill for personal, professional and business success. When you look at others who have been highly successful, such as Elon Musk, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, the common skill they have is a well exercised skill of creative thinking. Creative thinking is the fuel to everything you do.
According to a TIME Magazine poll, 91% of people say that unleashing creativity is vital to our personal lives and 83% believe it’s important for our professional development. But an Adobe survey shows that only 25% of us think of ourselves as creative. That translates into 75% who do not be...
2016-08-0328 min
philmckinneyWhat Are The Steps To Go From An Idea To On The Shelf S12 Ep1What Are The Steps To Go From An Idea To On The Shelf S12 Ep1
Guest: Tracy Hazzard of Hazz Design whee she has co-invented 35 patents with an 86% commercialization rate and designed 250+ consumer products bought everyday generating over $750 million for her clients.
Show Notes: http://KillerInnovations.com
2016-04-1339 min
philmckinneyValuable Secrets From Innovation Coaches and Mentors S11 Ep52Valuable Secrets From Innovation Coaches and Mentors S11 Ep52
If you are interested in putting your name on the list for the Innovation Mastermind Group, visit: http://killerinnovations.com/mastermind
http://killerinnovations.com/valuable-secrets-from-innovation-coaches-and-mentors-s11-ep52/
2016-04-1139 min
philmckinneyRobert Scoble on Virtual Reality - Augmented Reality S11 Ep51Robert Scoble on Virtual Reality - Augmented Reality S11 Ep51
2016-03-3037 min
philmckinney7 Parts to an Innovation Pitch for Your Idea S11 Ep507 Parts to an Innovation Pitch for Your Idea S11 Ep50
Show notes at: http://KillerInnovations.com
2016-03-1539 min
philmckinneyCartoons Creativity and Innovation with Tom Fishburne S11 Ep49I'm a big Tom Fishburne fan. Tom's cartoons hit close to home because of his keen observation and commentary on creativity and innovation.
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2016-03-0739 min
philmckinneyWhat Are The Next Hot Innovations Coming From Startups? S11 Ep48For this weeks show, Phil invited Kym McNicholas (Emmy award winning journalist) to join him to discuss and debate the latest innovations coming from startups.
They cover startups that presented at Sir Richard Branson's Extreme Tech Challenge finals on Necker Island, the personal reactions from seeing the reveals of new VR technologies at TED and the latest mobile devices and applications from Mobile World Congress.
2016-03-0239 min
philmckinneyHow To Run A Next Generation Brainstorming Session S11 Ep47Most organizations use the traditional approach to host brainstorming session with their teams. If they took the time to evaluate the impact, they would recognize that there are some inherent weaknesses in the way brainstorming have been done in the past.
This week, I will share with you how I run what I call a next generation brainstorming session. The structure will look similar but there are a few key differences that will have a major impact on the quality of the ideas generated.
Killer Questions:
What are the criteria to select research and development projects?
2016-02-2339 min
philmckinney6 Golden Rules for Brainstorming S11 Ep466 Golden Rules of Brainstorming
In my experience, most brainstorming sessions fail because they lack an effective plan. Brainstorming is an invaluable and essential tool—when it works.
Killer Question:
Who do I not want to use my product now, but may want to in the future?
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2016-02-1639 min
philmckinneyScouting The Innovation Battlefield S11 Ep45This weeks show continues our discussion from last week. Now that you understand what an innovation timeline is, what should you do next? You need to take each of the innovation items on your timeline and scout the innovation landscape or battlefield depending on the level of competition in the space.
This scouting will build you and your teams context and provide inspiration. If you skip this step, your brainstorming session will generate a large number of duplicates of what others are doing.
Show notes at: http://killerinnovations.com/scouting-the-inn…lefield-s11-ep45/
2016-02-0939 min
philmckinney6 Steps to Creating Better Predictions Of The Future S11 Ep44Part of my job has been and continues to be about predicting the future. A few weeks back, I shared with you my prediction about what was going to be the hot innovations of 2016. Most have been already validated by the buzz coming for the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Lets be honest, predicting out one year is fairly easy and low risk. What about predicting 5 years out? .. or 10 years out? It's these longer timelines that help you and your team by providing a vision and direction.
So what I have learned over the years of doing longer range...
2016-02-0239 min
philmckinneyInnovating The Shareconomy For Other Industries S11 Ep43In this weeks show, we take a look at the innovation happening in the sharing economy (shareconomy) in non-traditional industries such as customer care.
Guest: Antony Brydon CEO of Directly
Killer Question: What will your company’s value chain look like in five years?
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2016-01-2639 min
philmckinneyInternet of Things: Is There Room For Innovation or Is It Hype?Internet of things has become a hot space for innovation over the last few years. Smart thermostats, smart light bulbs – heck even internet connected smart sprinkler systems.
Where is this going and what opportunities does this open up for innovators?
This week, we have the CEO of Ioterra (iotatracker.com) Ben Wild joins us to talk by IoT and how his firm is solving some of the technical challenges that face this new and emerging industry.
Some of the topics we cover include:
Where did the idea of Iota come from?
Why did you go with crowdfunding (Kickstarter) as your wa...
2016-01-1939 min
philmckinneySo – Who Won The Innovation Competitions? S11 Ep41Phil McKinney and Kym McNicholas talk about the winners of the technology & innovation competitions held at CES along with an eclectic set of fun innovations.
2016-01-1239 min
philmckinneyInnovators Secrets To Time Management S11 Ep40This weeks show shares the insights from Kevin Kruse based on his 300 interviews with top performers and how they maintain their productivity.
Hint: Time Management
2015-12-2939 min
philmckinneyInnovation and Technology Trends for 2016 S11 Ep 39This weeks show is the annual "prediction" of what will be at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and what that means for the innovation and technology trends for 2016.
Killer Question: What products and services will I need to develop and offer to stay ahead of my competition in the next five years?
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2015-12-2239 min
philmckinneyStarting Selling and Pivoting Start-up Companies S11 Ep38Starting Selling and Pivoting Start-up Companies
Guest: Jeff White of Gravy
Killer Question: Who am I not selling to because I think they can’t or won’t pay for my product?
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2015-12-1537 min
philmckinneyKym McNicholas and the Extreme Tech Challenge S11 Ep37Kym McNicholas joins Phil to share her surprise and enthusiasm for the Boulder start-up scene and her work with Sir Richard Branson and the Extreme Tech Challenge.
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2015-12-0839 min
philmckinneyToys That Help Our Kids Become More Creative S11 Ep36How do we help our kids to discover their own creative ability?
With the emerging creative economy, creativity is quickly becoming a foundational skill that everyone will need to have to succeed and where better to start than with our kids creativity.
Guest: Vitali Minin - Founder and CEO of Modular Toys
Killer Question: What would happen if I realigned my industry relationships (i.e., partners, suppliers, etc.)?
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2015-12-0240 min
philmckinneyAsk Phil Anything - Listener Questions S11 Ep35This weeks show centered around the answers to the most common listener questions. These questions included:
What is the biggest challenge (mistakes) organizations face when it comes to innovation?
How did the “7 Laws of Innovation” come about? (Link to poster)
What was your biggest innovation success?
What was your biggest innovation failure?
How did you get into doing the Killer Innovations podcast?
What is your opinion of the decision for HP to split into two separate companies?
Given that you worked with Carly, what is your opinion of her?
Show Notes:
Listeners can request a FREE digital download of Phil’s two...
2015-11-2339 min
philmckinneyWhy Do 87 Percent of Companies Fail To Execute Their Strategy? S11 Ep34Why are some companies more successful than others? Why Do Only 13 Percent of Companies Successfully Execute Their Strategy? What are the 87 doing wrong?
Topics in the show include:
Why conversations control everything in your business?
What are the 10 conversations that create a connected organization?
How can truth combat the the Execution Virus (innovation antibodies) that infect every business?
How important is it to "declare" your vision?
What is the one advice that all CEO's show follow to become the 13 percent?
Guest: Dan Prosser
Daniel Prosser, as CEO of The Prosser Group, has over 40 years of experience as an entrepreneur CEO...
2015-11-1737 min
philmckinneyInnovating Mobile Broadband In Developing Countries S11 Ep32This episode, we dive into an innovation that is bringing mobile broadband access to the rural and developing countries.
2015-11-0239 minphilmckinneyGoing From Invention to Innovation to Commercialization S11 Ep31In this episode, we discussed the process (and challenges) of going from invention, to innovation and then ultimately to commercialization.
Guest: Dr Tom Cellucci
Killer Question: What are we throwing away because we assume it has no value?
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2015-10-2739 min
philmckinneyWhat Are The Four Common Culture Attributes In Highly Innovative Companies? S11 Ep30Culture is critical for teams and organizations looking to be have significant innovation impact. Based on working across large, small, non-profit and government agencies, I’ve discovered what are a common set of four culture attributes in organizations that were highly innovative. We validate these and other attributes that make-up culture for an organization with this weeks guest.
Guest: Dr. Natalie Baumgartner
Dr. Natalie Baumgartner is a Co-Founder and the Chief Psychologist at RoundPegg. RoundPegg is The Culture and Engagement Platform for all companies.
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2015-10-2039 min
philmckinneyInnovating a Brand S11 Ep29When someone says innovation, most default to products or services but innovation can be applied to anything. In this weeks, show, we will take a look at innovating a brand. Our guest, Michael Mendenhall, will share his thoughts and experience in successful brand innovation.
2015-10-1239 min
philmckinneyInside A Next Generation Startup AcceleratorYesterday, I had a chance to visit Boomtown – a next generation #startup #accelerator that has greatly improved the accelerator model. Boomtown startups currently enjoy a 96% survival rate and 78% of them are generating revenues.
2015-10-0539 min
philmckinneyThe Importance of Stories and Storytelling To Innovation S11 Ep27Why are stories so important?
What's the difference between a good story and a great story?
How should we think about audience and the relationship we have with them?
Have you ever been surprised by a story that you thought was great but the audience didn't get it?
What are the three things every listener should do for better storytelling?
Why have partnerships been such a key part of your business activities?
What is the criteria you use to select a partner?
2015-09-2839 min
philmckinneyUsing your internships as reverse mentoring of you and your team S11 Ep26Summer is long over and now we are getting into the fall. This time of year always makes me look back on the summer internships. I’m a big believer in “internships” as a way for people to “learn”. Each summer, we bring in interns across a wide range of disciplines: technical, legal, marketing and this year social media.
This years interns were impressive.
Over the years – I use interns to be my pulse on what is happening in the education system. In my previous role, I would select two and have them stay at my house. For their internship, they would r...
2015-09-2839 min
philmckinneyThe difference between a good idea and a great idea is the timing S11 Ep25What goes into creating an idea that can impact 100’s of million of people?
If I polled most people they would say it’s the “idea”. The core of the “idea” is table stakes but it does not guarantee success. Others would say PR and marketing. While PR and marketing are important – it does not guarantee success.
So what are we missing?
I have a saying I use:
” ..the different between a good innovation and great innovation is the timing”
2015-09-2839 min
philmckinneyHow Do You Find Inspiration S11 Ep 24Every August, I host an annual event for about 600 people, discussing tech and innovation. This event has been going on for more than decade and I’ve been hosting it 4 years now. The challenge is how do you keep an event – or any creative endeavor fresh and interesting??
One common approach is to go out and “copy” what others are doing such as “make it just be like TED”. I’ve been going to the main TED event for years and even they are challenged to change it up. Repetition is boring.
The world changes and your ideas/innovations need to change with...
2015-09-2839 min
philmckinneyWhy is Sharing so Important to Innovation? S11 Ep23Sharing is Critical for Innovation - I regularly get emails from innovators looking for advice or feedback on an idea and most are very appreciative.
2015-08-3139 min
philmckinneyNeural Diversity Hiring for Innovation S11 Ep22Does neural diversity hiring impact your innovation success?
Neurodiversity (neural diversity) describes those who have a different thinking process than those who are neurotypical. By using a diversity hiring effort around the way people think, an organization can greatly improve their creative and innovation output and impact.
Check it out .. http://ow.ly/RgiD1
#autism
2015-08-2439 min
philmckinneyInnovating the Education System S11 Ep21Many believe we are facing one of our largest and most important challenges – the education system. We are transitioning from an information and knowledge economy to that of the creative and innovation economy which requires a different skill set. Many are attacking the problem but is it enough?
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2015-08-1739 min
philmckinneyIs there a relationship between innovation investment and stock price? S11 Ep20“You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.” ~ Zig Zigler
Companies employing an innovation strategy consistently exceed investors’ expectations and this is reflected in the stock price.
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2015-08-1039 min
philmckinneyBe Unreasonable And Change The World S11 Ep19Social innovation is about being unreasonable so that you change the world. Must it be non-profit or can you be successful in social innovation as a for-profit entrepreneur?
Here are two entrepreneurs stories that will inspire you ... http://ow.ly/Q6H4B
2015-07-2740 min
philmckinneyDoing The Impossible S11 Ep18Have you ever done something that others said couldn’t be done? This weeks Killer Innovations radio show was all about doing the #impossible.
Our guest was Rahul Sood, co-Founder and CEO of Unikrn, talking about his founding of VooDoo, being acquired by HP, going to Microsoft and his latest dive into the gaming world with Unikrn.
You can find the show notes at http://ow.ly/POspE
2015-07-2039 min
philmckinneyPerseverance and Pivots S11 Ep17Killer Innovations Radio Show July 12, 2015
Topic: Perseverance and Pivots
Guest: DP Venkatesh - Founder of mPortal
Killer Question: Who is using my product in a way I never intended — and how?
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2015-07-1439 min
philmckinneyYou Were Born To Innovate S11 Ep16Learning to innovate is not about acquiring a new skill. In fact, it's re-learning the skills you have had since birth. Thus why I believe everyone is a born innovator.
Show notes at: http://bit.ly/born-innovator
2015-07-0607 min
philmckinneyInnovators Have A Beginners Mind S11 Ep15The more knowledge and memories we store about a subject, the more our awareness dims; our thoughts conform to a pattern and we think in trenches, unable to see something in an entirely new light.
It's time to play like children and see through fresh eyes. To once again be beginners and restore our passion and excitement for new possibilities.
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2015-06-2907 min
philmckinneyCan't Not Do Innovation S11 Ep14If rejection only makes you more passionate, you may have a great idea on your hands, and now you need to bring it to life
It's what is called a - can't not do innovation
Show notes at: http://bit.ly/must-do-idea
2015-06-2806 min
philmckinneyCreativity Through Constraint S11 Ep13Creativity is usually associated with open spaces, uninhibited freedom, and a lack of anything to stifle expression. However, sometimes it can be beneficial, even essential, to build walls, make rules and impose constraints on ourselves in order to get our creativity flowing.
http://bit.ly/creative-constraint
2015-06-1106 min
philmckinneyUnintended Consequence S11 Ep12In the middle of the second world war, James Wright was hard at work, trying to invent a synthetic rubber substitute. He was employed by the U.S. War Production Board who were very interested in cheaper options for rubber as the war had led to severe shortages.
His innovation was the result of an unintended consequence.
Show notes are at: http://bit.ly/WWII-innovation
Visit the blog for past shows at: http://philmckinney.com/
2015-06-0706 min
philmckinneyHow To Achieve Your Innovation Goals S11 Ep11Everyone dreams of a better future. Some of those dreams are more commonplace, like getting a better job; while others are bigger challenges, such as creating something innovative that will change the world or writing a bestselling book. I believe everyone should dream big. Unfortunately, for some people, achieving those dreams feels impossible from the beginning, and they never see them become reality. Have you ever wondered why some people are able to achieve their wildest dreams, while others never seem to make it past the first step?
Show notes can be found at: http://bit.ly/innov-goals
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2015-05-3108 min
philmckinneyKiller Innovations - What Dissonance Teaches About InnovationDissonance is just one way to describe how innovators see the world, but I find it particularly apt in that so many unexpected innovations spring from disharmonies that were invisible to most people — at least until someone decided to resolve them. It’s all about training yourself to accept nothing as the “natural” state of things. Situational dissonance – when something just doesn't seem quite right to you – is a chance to explore the imbalances and inefficiencies that are present everywhere.
Here are two inspiring stories of innovation show us how simply recognizing a problem as an unnatural form of dissonance can open up...
2015-05-2310 min
philmckinneyKiller Innovations - 5 Innovation Blind Spots That Will KillWhen the mantra “innovate or die” is invoked, two companies who are often mentioned as examples are Nokia and Kodak. But in what ways, exactly, did these two companies fail to innovate? and what lessons can we learn from their failures?
Here are the 5 innovation blind spots that ultimately doomed #Nokia and #Kodak to failure …
Show notes at http://bit.ly/nokia-kodak
2015-05-1109 min
philmckinneyKiller Innovations - Lucid Dreaming and Creativity S11 Ep8Multiple studies have shown that frequent lucid dreamers are better at cognitive tasks that involve insight and thinking creatively. So how can you harness the power of lucid dreaming to improve your personal creativity?
Show notes at: http://bit.ly/how-lucid-dreaming
2015-05-0305 min
philmckinneyKiller Innovations - Innovation From Re-purposing S11 Ep7We are creative beings, but we don't create alone. While some will try to make the claim of being the sole creator of an innovation, the majority of our ideas are inspired by things and processes already in existence.
Show notes can be found at: http://bit.ly/1decOxQ
2015-05-0106 min
Killer Innovations with Phil McKinney12 Tips on Innovation from Elon MuskFor many innovators, making a splash through social media is the subject of long thought and a lot of trial and error. On the other hand, innovators like Elon Musk tend to have the Midas touch when it comes to combining innovation and social media.
It is amazing how much can be learned about an innovator’s style and thought processes from the confines of Twitter, so I’ve put together my personal list of 12 principles of innovation Elon Musk displays in 140 characters or less.
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2015-04-3010 min
philmckinneyKiller Innovations - 12 Tips on Innovation from Elon MuskIt is amazing how much can be learned about an innovator’s style and thought processes from the confines of Twitter, so I’ve put together my personal list of 12 principles of innovation Elon Musk displays in 140 characters or less.
Show notes and links at: http://bit.ly/elon_tips
2015-04-2410 min
philmckinneyKiller Innovations - Associative Fluency S11 Ep5Everyone knows of the old saying “Great minds think alike,” usually said as a kind of joke when two people have the same idea at the same time. But just how true is that statement? In fact, there’s plenty of evidence to suggest that bigger, better innovations happen when people of wildly different backgrounds and ideas come together and combine their expertise.
For show notes, visit: http://bit.ly/Associative-Fluency
2015-04-1307 min
philmckinneyKiller Innovations - Innovation From Frustration S11 E4Though the market can be great at fostering innovation, it often gets stuck in the same old self-perpetuating ruts because no one wants to take the risk of exploring other options.
One of my favorite innovation stories is that of the company GoldieBlox. The founder of the company, Debbie Sterling, had been inspired by a high school math teacher to pursue engineering. She went to Stanford and loved her engineering major, until about halfway through when she struggled in an engineering drawing course and was humiliated in front of the class by the professor.
So what did she do? She...
2015-04-0607 min
philmckinneyKiller Innovations - Innovation Bravery S11 Ep3Do you consider yourself a brave person? A person of courage and conviction in the face of a challenge? Most of us don’t, but as an innovator, you practice bravery every day. Bravery means opening oneself up to criticism and overcoming the fear of failure in order to do something extraordinary – to create a better world than the one we’re living in, or to go further than anyone has ever gone before.
2015-04-0407 min
philmckinneyKiller Innovations - Preparing Future Innovators S11 Ep2What are the skills needed for future success in the innovation economy? Are we ready to transform the way we prepare our students for the future?
2015-03-2906 min
philmckinneyKiller Innovations - Innovation From Boredom S11 E1Why does it seem like our best ideas come when we are doing absolutely nothing?
Season 11 Episode 1
2015-03-2006 min
philmckinneyKiller Innovations - What's next for Killer Innovations?The Killer Innovations Podcast launched ~10 years ago (March 22, 2005). This show takes a look back and ponders its future as the 10th anniversary approaches.
2015-01-1805 minKiller Innovations with Phil McKinneyhttp://libsyn.com/media/philmckinney/KI_20060703.mp3For show notes, please visit www.killerinnovations.com
2006-07-0334 minKiller Innovations with Phil McKinneyShow # 15 - Killer Innovations Podcast for May 20, 2005Dateline: Toronto, Canada
Segment 1: Structured Innovation Process - Part #2
http://libsyn.com/media/philmckinney/Innovation_Gate_Mile_Stone_Chart_ver1.pdf
PDF version of the Gate Milestone Innovation Map Gate Milestone Process Map
http://www.techtrendgroup.net/community/viewforum.php?f=3
Killer Innovation Community link to a Visio version of the Gate Milestone Innovation Process map (This is a test site ....)
Segment 2: Innovation Rate/Doubling Rule
Segment 3: Killer Question of the Week
2005-06-2135 min