Posted on Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Innovating Network Operations: Connected, Secure, Visible S14 Ep45

by philmckinney

Keeping networks connected, secure, and visible is easier thanks to one startup. Here at the Consumer Electronics Show, David Erickson joins me. David is Co-Founder of Forward Networks. His company is innovating network operations. Their products transform how businesses manage networks. Gaming to Innovating Network Operations David’s interest in networking began as a kid playing […]

Posted on Tuesday, January 8, 2019

How to Build Innovation Confidence S14 Ep44

by philmckinney

The work of innovation culminates in execution. But getting there is a journey with hurdles to overcome. You need innovation confidence to face corporate antibodies, deal with setbacks, and keep innovating. Today’s show focuses on how to build innovation confidence. Innovation confidence will help get your ideas off the ground and on track. Gifted or […]

Posted on Tuesday, January 1, 2019

The Best of Killer Innovations 2018: Motivating, Inspiring, Innovating S14 Ep43

by philmckinney

As 2018 comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on an amazing year. We’ve listened to innovators from around the world. We’ve found non-obvious innovation in unexpected places. It’s been a year of new experiences, like talking at TEDx Boulder. Excerpts from four of this year’s shows reveal the aim of Killer Innovations. Motivating, […]

Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2018

How to Create a Strong Executive Presence – Part Two S14 Ep42

by philmckinney

Success in innovation requires more than great ideas, that amazing product, the unique service. Innovators need support from others to make their innovations a reality. How does the innovation leader persuade and influence others to support his/her innovations? Executive presence plays a key role. This is Part Two of the two-part series that will help […]

Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2018

How to Create a Strong Executive Presence – Part One S14 Ep41

by philmckinney

What makes great leaders great? Those who motivate and inspire others and draw a following embody a strong executive presence. If you want to lead in innovation, strong executive presence is a must. Although it may seem an elusive quality, it’s not. Today’s show is one of a two-part series on what defines, exemplifies, and […]

Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2018

4 Ways to Sniff Out a Bogus Innovation S14 Ep40

by philmckinney

We’ve all heard these larger than life claims made about some innovation. If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. Bogus innovations cause serious damage. They hurt consumers, employees, investors, and the innovator community as a whole. But how do you know if it’s fake? There are telltale signs that should cause you […]

Posted on Tuesday, December 4, 2018

An Innovator with Impostor Syndrome S14 Ep39

by philmckinney

A good number of us harbor a secret fear about our abilities or qualifications. We’re shadowed by clouds of doubt. Do you feel like a fraud and an impostor when it comes to your career? You’re not alone. I was an innovator with Impostor Syndrome. In this week’s show, I share my recent TEDxBoulder talk […]

Posted on Tuesday, November 27, 2018

The Wine Bottle: Ripe for Packaging Innovation S14 Ep38

by philmckinney

When delivery fails, it costs in more ways than one. In today’s show, I talk with Santiago Navarro, founder and CEO of Garçon Wines. Santiago shares his unique solution to a constraint that caused major problems for his online wine business. Based in the UK, Santiago developed a packaging innovation that ensures delivery the first […]

Posted on Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Don’t Let the Funnel Dry Up! Create an Innovation Challenge S14 Ep37

by philmckinney

For innovation leaders, one of the hardest tasks is keeping the innovation funnel full. Yet, this is key to sustaining an innovation effort. What’s worked for me is to create an innovation challenge. Today’s show lays out a process for making an innovation challenge. Creating a challenge will keep the funnel stocked with high quality […]