Individuals must have great ideas. Groups must be on board and not allow negative emotions to derail the innovation process. An organization's structure and strategy must support risk-taking and new initiatives, rather than be bound to routine, consistent outputs. Industries must be shown the utility and value for a new disruption in order to abandon the status quo. Innovations must be presented to society in acceptable terms that are in line with norms and values.
Read MoreSome say we’ve developed a microwave mentality of impatience and immediate gratification. In this increasingly speedy, technological world, another phenomenon is also developing. We are becoming a scrolling society. We are able to scroll past disagreements, police shootings, natural disasters, local news, long articles, and general foolishness with a simple swipe. Should we ever get tired of scrolling, we simply block, unfollow, and forget.
Read MoreMost sports fans are familiar with the concept of band-wagoning, or people attaching to a particular team as victory approaches. Similarly, in business, people may attach to your brand to extract collateral value for themselves. Protect yourself by following these tips to avoid, assess, and address potential brand-wagoners.
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