philmckinney

Episodes

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   Creative Thinking - The Critical Skill For The Creative Economy S12 Ep18

   Creative 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...

   Aug 2, 2016

   28m
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   What Are The Steps To Go From An Idea To On The Shelf S12 Ep1

   What 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:...

   Apr 12, 2016

   39m
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   Valuable Secrets From Innovation Coaches and Mentors S11 Ep52

   Valuable 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/

   Apr 10, 2016

   39m
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   Robert Scoble on Virtual Reality - Augmented Reality S11 Ep51

   Robert Scoble on Virtual Reality - Augmented Reality S11 Ep51

   Mar 30, 2016

   37m
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   7 Parts to an Innovation Pitch for Your Idea S11 Ep50

   7 Parts to an Innovation Pitch for Your Idea S11 Ep50 Show notes at: http://KillerInnovations.com

   Mar 15, 2016

   39m
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   Cartoons Creativity and Innovation with Tom Fishburne S11 Ep49

   I'm a big Tom Fishburne fan. Tom's cartoons hit close to home because of his keen observation and commentary on creativity and innovation. S11 Ep49

   Mar 7, 2016

   39m
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   What Are The Next Hot Innovations Coming From Startups? S11 Ep48

   For 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...

   Mar 2, 2016

   39m
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   How To Run A Next Generation Brainstorming Session S11 Ep47

   Most 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…

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   Feb 23, 2016

   39m
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   6 Golden Rules for Brainstorming S11 Ep46

   6 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? S11 Ep46

   Feb 16, 2016

   39m
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    Scouting The Innovation Battlefield S11 Ep45

    This 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...

    Feb 9, 2016

    39m
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    6 Steps to Creating Better Predictions Of The Future S11 Ep44

    Part 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…

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    Feb 2, 2016

    39m
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    Innovating The Shareconomy For Other Industries S11 Ep43

    In 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? S11 Ep43

    Jan 26, 2016

    39m
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    Internet 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...

    Jan 19, 2016

    39m
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    So – Who Won The Innovation Competitions? S11 Ep41

    Phil McKinney and Kym McNicholas talk about the winners of the technology & innovation competitions held at CES along with an eclectic set of fun innovations.

    Jan 12, 2016

    39m
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    Innovators Secrets To Time Management S11 Ep40

    This 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

    Dec 29, 2015

    39m
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    Innovation and Technology Trends for 2016 S11 Ep 39

    This 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…

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    Dec 22, 2015

    39m
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    Starting Selling and Pivoting Start-up Companies S11 Ep38

    Starting 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? S11 Ep 38

    Dec 15, 2015

    37m
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    Kym McNicholas and the Extreme Tech Challenge S11 Ep37

    Kym 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. S11 Ep37

    Dec 7, 2015

    39m
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    Toys That Help Our Kids Become More Creative S11 Ep36

    How 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...

    Dec 2, 2015

    40m
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    Ask Phil Anything - Listener Questions S11 Ep35

    This 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...

    Nov 23, 2015

    39m
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    Why Do 87 Percent of Companies Fail To Execute Their Strategy? S11 Ep34

    Why 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...

    Nov 17, 2015

    37m
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    Innovating Mobile Broadband In Developing Countries S11 Ep32

    This episode, we dive into an innovation that is bringing mobile broadband access to the rural and developing countries.

    Nov 2, 2015

    39m
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    Going From Invention to Innovation to Commercialization S11 Ep31

    In 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? S11 Ep31

    Oct 27, 2015

    39m
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    What Are The Four Common Culture Attributes In Highly Innovative Companies? S11 Ep30

    Culture 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...

    Oct 20, 2015

    39m
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    Innovating a Brand S11 Ep29

    When 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.

    Oct 12, 2015

    39m
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    Inside A Next Generation Startup Accelerator

    Yesterday, 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.

    Oct 5, 2015

    39m
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    The Importance of Stories and Storytelling To Innovation S11 Ep27

    Why 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...

    Sep 28, 2015

    39m
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    Using your internships as reverse mentoring of you and your team S11 Ep26

    Summer 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...

    Sep 28, 2015

    39m
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    The difference between a good idea and a great idea is the timing S11 Ep25

    What 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...

    Sep 28, 2015

    39m
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    How Do You Find Inspiration S11 Ep 24

    Every 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...

    Sep 28, 2015

    39m
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    Why is Sharing so Important to Innovation? S11 Ep23

    Sharing is Critical for Innovation - I regularly get emails from innovators looking for advice or feedback on an idea and most are very appreciative.

    Aug 31, 2015

    39m
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    Neural Diversity Hiring for Innovation S11 Ep22

    Does 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...

    Aug 24, 2015

    39m
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    Innovating the Education System S11 Ep21

    Many 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?...

    Aug 17, 2015

    39m
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    Is 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. S11 Ep20

    Aug 10, 2015

    39m
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    Be Unreasonable And Change The World S11 Ep19

    Social 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

    Jul 27, 2015

    40m
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    Doing The Impossible S11 Ep18

    Have 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...

    Jul 20, 2015

    39m
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    Perseverance and Pivots S11 Ep17

    Killer 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? S11 Ep17

    Jul 13, 2015

    39m
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    You Were Born To Innovate S11 Ep16

    Learning 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

    Jul 6, 2015

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    Innovators Have A Beginners Mind S11 Ep15

    The 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…

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    Jun 29, 2015

    7m
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    Can't Not Do Innovation S11 Ep14

    If 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

    Jun 28, 2015

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    Creativity Through Constraint S11 Ep13

    Creativity 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....

    Jun 11, 2015

    6m
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    Unintended Consequence S11 Ep12

    In 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...

    Jun 7, 2015

    6m
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    How To Achieve Your Innovation Goals S11 Ep11

    Everyone 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…

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    May 31, 2015

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    Killer Innovations - What Dissonance Teaches About Innovation

    Dissonance 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…

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    May 23, 2015

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    Killer Innovations - 5 Innovation Blind Spots That Will Kill

    When 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...

    May 11, 2015

    9m
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    Killer Innovations - Lucid Dreaming and Creativity S11 Ep8

    Multiple 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

    May 3, 2015

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    Killer Innovations - Innovation From Re-purposing S11 Ep7

    We 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

    May 1, 2015

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    Killer Innovations - 12 Tips on Innovation from Elon Musk

    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. Show notes and links at: http://bit.ly/elon_tips

    Apr 24, 2015

    10m
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    Killer Innovations - Associative Fluency S11 Ep5

    Everyone 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…

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    Apr 13, 2015

    7m
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    Killer Innovations - Innovation From Frustration S11 E4

    Though 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…

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    Apr 6, 2015

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