Problem Solving with a Ghoti
When I was a kid, I had a book filled with facts and trivia about science, nature, humans, inventions and more. It was printed on rough newsprint paper and was as thick as a phonebook. One of the entries that I [...]
Solutions Suggest Themselves
Book Scoop: “The Back of the Napkin” by Dan Roam
In March of 2008 a new book, "The Back of the Napkin: Problem Solving and Selling Ideas," by Dan Roam hit book shelves. Here's a whole book dedicated to (1) solving problems through pictures and (2) big ideas can come [...]
Inbox Sand – November ’07 – Grains of Wisdom
The November issue of our eNewsletter, Sand for Your Inbox, is now available for viewing. November Inbox Sand Background Last month I spoke to students finishing up their pubic relations program at my alma mater, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. I [...]
Be a Human Themepark
I'm reading "Love is the Killer App" by Tim Sanders. A great book... I wish I had read it years ago. While I'm not done with it yet, I have to share what I've learned so far and a great quote. [...]
Starbucks/Apple iTunes Music Free For All
While visiting Seattle last week, I was able to experience the Starbucks | Apple iTunes Song of the Day promotion. I mentioned this a few weeks ago when blogging about Apple's announcement of the iPod Touch. To build awareness and trial [...]
Remarkability
Do what you do so well that people can't resist telling others about you. - Walt Disney
Osborn: Creative Problem-Solving Process
Alex Osborn is the "O" in the agency BBDO. In 1953, he wrote a book titled "Applied Imagination: Principles and Procedures of Creative Problem-Solving." He was one of the first - if not the first - to write about the practical [...]
Success & Failure
Tale of the Starbucks Lid
I have a quick story for you that involves my mom, dad, a latte, and creative problem solving. Mom and dad were out-of-town on a business trip. In the hotel room, minutes before they had to leave for a dinner event, [...]