Do you want a simple (though not easy) way to innovate and create a competitive advantage, as an individual or organization? If so, the answer may lie in changing the type of problems you are trying to solve… I was listening to a podcast with Seth Godin and he said something that struck a chord with

Solve an Interesting Problem

“I should wake up two hours earlier and be really productive first thing in the morning.” “Yes, but, I don’t want to.” This was a conversation I had with myself pretty much every day for months. If you’ve read any book on productivity or motivation, nearly all of them talk about the benefits of waking up early

Pursue Your Persistent “Yes, Buts!”

It’s easy to come up with a lot of ideas. What separates people and organizations who succeed from those who struggle is that the ones who succeed take bold action. In improv (and applied improvisation), we call this, “making a strong offer.” In this video, Avish explains what that means and how you can use

Applied Improvisation: Make a Strong Offer

If you have ever planned a conference – or even just attended one – you know that one of the key elements that can make or break the event is the quality of the speakers you book. Get great speakers delivering great content, and attendees are happy (and rave to others and come back the

5 Conference Speakers That Can Kill a Conference

Do you ever feel like you get stuck when you are put on the spot and need to think on your feet? This video will show you the #1 mistake I see people make when trying to think quickly. (Transcription below) TranscriptionHave you ever been put on the spot and suddenly you couldn’t eh… think

Quick Thinking – The #1 Mistake People Make When Trying to Think on Their Feet

In 2015, I was invited to do a TEDx Talk for TEDx Boca Raton. This was very exciting, as I was a fan of TED Talks and TEDx Talks. I’d always wanted to do one. This was a great opportunity as well, because as the organizer told me, when a TEDx Talk is very successful it can

TEDx Talk Lesson: The Power of Clarity