Paul's Update 6/7

Good Ideas Are Wrestled and Wrought

Good Ideas Are Wrestled and Wrought The best ideas are often the simplest ones, but their inception is mysterious and complex. Courtney Martin on se...

The Age of the Consumer-Innovator

The Age of the Consumer-Innovator Consumers generate massive amounts of product innovation — which has significant implications for new product de...

How to Manage Outside Innovation

How to Manage Outside Innovation Should external innovators be organized in collaborative communities or competitive markets? The answer depends ...

On a World Stage, Architects Imagine Detroit as the City of the Future

On a World Stage, Architects Imagine Detroit as the City of the Future At this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale, 12 designs envision how “the capital of urban ruins” can move forwa...

What Should the 'Sharing Economy' Really Be Called?

What Should the 'Sharing Economy' Really Be Called? Many people aren’t familiar with the term that encompasses businesses like Uber and Airbnb, while others argue t...

Scientists Are Trying to Solve the Mystery of Awe

Scientists Are Trying to Solve the Mystery of Awe It’s a powerful feeling with some big psychological benefits.

People Favor Naturals Over Strivers — Even Though They Say Otherwise

People Favor Naturals Over Strivers — Even Though They Say Otherwise Research quantifies the costs.

How to Build a Booming Team of Satisfied, Motivated Employees

How to Build a Booming Team of Satisfied, Motivated Employees By Chris Byers If you want to ensure your best employees stick around for a while, focus on employee engagement and happiness.