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Beyond the Obvious: Killer Questions That Spark Game-Changing Innovation

Beyond the Obvious: Killer Questions That Spark Game-Changing Innovation

In Beyond the Obvious, Phil McKinney helps the reader to ask the right questions-the ones all organizations must ask to innovate and thrive.

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The Ethics of Ambition

Ambition is often heralded as a virtue, yet like any powerful force, it hasits own set of ethical considerations.

3 min readMar 29, 2024

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The Ethics of Ambition

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Visionary Thinking: How Leaders Shape the Future

Visionary thinking, with its unique ability to foresee future trends and inspire change, has been the driving force behind progress.

5 min readJan 11, 2024

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Visionary Thinking: How Leaders Shape the Future

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Are We the Creators or the Created?

Are we puppets in a grand cosmic play, with every act of creation predestined? Or are we the creators birthing ideas from our free will?

3 min readDec 28, 2023

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Are We the Creators or the Created?

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The Jonah Complex

Hidden within us is untapped greatness, yet many sabotage their own success. This self-imposed limitation is known as the Jonah Complex.

4 min readDec 22, 2023

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The Jonah Complex

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How to Manage Cognitive Load and Optimize Your Thinking

Did you know your brain can overload like a computer with too many tabs open? This phenomenon, termed ‘cognitive load,’ can decrease focus.

4 min readDec 11, 2023

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How to Manage Cognitive Load and Optimize Your Thinking

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The Morality of Knowledge: Playing God or Responsible Innovator?

Despite centuries of progress, humanity’s pursuit of knowledge has often overlooked one crucial element: morality.

4 min readNov 24, 2023

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The Morality of Knowledge: Playing God or Responsible Innovator?

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The Surprising Effects of Gratitude

A moment of gratitude can turn an entire day around, making the ordinary extraordinary.

4 min readOct 20, 2023

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The Surprising Effects of Gratitude

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What’s Really New in Innovation?

Innovation is essential to addressing the world’s most pressing problems. Understanding the story behind innovation makes us better…

2 min readMay 23, 2023

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What’s Really New in Innovation?

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The Power of Mindful Innovation

Mindful innovation calls us to slow down and take the time to deeply understand the problem before attempting to solve it.

6 min readFeb 14, 2023

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Proven Strategies To Scaling Innovations

Scaling up innovative ideas is challenging because of the complexity of the process and its associated risks. What is the best way to…

8 min readFeb 7, 2023

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Phil McKinney

Phil McKinney

18.7K Followers

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Excited about innovation and creativity? Welcome! 🥳 // CTO of HP (Ret) // CEO @ CableLabs // Innovation Mentor and Coach // Author // Podcast Host //

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