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Breaking out of the cycle
🚀 Are you stuck in the cycle of traditional problem-solving, unable to break through with fresh ideas? Innovation isn't just about...

Joe Gifford
Mar 71 min read
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Why is innovation the ultimate competitve advantage in today's market? 🚀
In a rapidly changing world, staying ahead requires more than just keeping up. It demands a proactive approach to rethinking existing...

Joe Gifford
Feb 211 min read
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Happy Anniversary: Lessons from work and marriage
26 years of marriage taught me a lot more than love and patience. ❤️ It taught me lessons that I carry into the workplace every day....

Joe Gifford
Feb 122 min read
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Is innovation a sprint or a marathon?
In the fast-paced world of business, innovation is often treated like a race to the finish line. But is that really the best approach?...

Joe Gifford
Feb 41 min read
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Fear can stifle innovation, but it doesn't have to!
Last night we were visited by Dr. S., and he rewrote yesterday's post. So here's another Seussian Tale for your enjoyment. Check out the...

Joe Gifford
Jan 291 min read
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Ever notice how fear can slow us down?
𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱...

Joe Gifford
Jan 281 min read
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How can I communicate better?
Ever sat in a meeting and thought, Do they understand the words coming out of my mouth? 🤔 You're not alone. Communication is tricky,...

Joe Gifford
Jan 221 min read
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Did you meet your business goals in 2024?
How did you do in areas of growth, innovation, profit, people? 🌱 Is it time to get rid of some junk? 🗑️ The end of the year is a time...

Joe Gifford
Jan 181 min read
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🎯 Navigating the Future of Manufacturing: Top Trends to Watch in 2025
As someone who's had a foot in both the corporate and startup worlds for over three decades, I've seen how rapidly manufacturing...

Joe Gifford
Jan 152 min read
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𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 | 𝐀 𝐒𝐞𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭!🎩✨
In a land oh-so busy, where techies do play, Lived a bright-eyed innovator, named Zorple McRay...

Joe Gifford
Jan 81 min read
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Welcome 2025!
Looking back at old photos 📸 it's amazing to see how much things have changed over the years. From the days when my wife used to create...

Joe Gifford
Dec 25, 20242 min read
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Don't fall for flashy innovation
Innovation isn't always about flashy gadgets or the next big thing that makes headlines. ✨ It's about creating value that truly matters....

Joe Gifford
Dec 21, 20242 min read
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🎯 How to Spark Sustainable Innovation in Your Company
Innovation isn't just about groundbreaking ideas; it's about creating a culture where creativity thrives alongside operational...

Joe Gifford
Dec 20, 20241 min read
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Are you prioritizing the right ideas for innovation? 💡
In a world where every business is striving to innovate, not every idea deserves your time and resources. The key to successful...

Joe Gifford
Dec 17, 20241 min read
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Innovation Metrics
𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬: 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬? 🚀 Every business leader strives...

Joe Gifford
Dec 11, 20241 min read
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ROI: Return on Innovation
Forget Return on Investment. Focus on Return on Innovation. 💡 In today’s fast-paced world, sticking to the old project ROI model might...

Joe Gifford
Dec 5, 20241 min read
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Risk: the secret ingredient?
Risk is a four-letter word that can spell disaster if mismanaged. Yet, it's also the secret ingredient in the recipe for innovation. 🚀 ...

Joe Gifford
Nov 29, 20241 min read
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Might innovation be about doing less?
Have you ever thought that innovation might be about doing less, not more? 🤔 Jon McNeill’s perspective on 'innovation through...

Joe Gifford
Nov 22, 20241 min read
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The real cost of stagnation
Every business wants to innovate, but how many know the real cost of stagnation? 🚀 In the rapidly evolving world of today, sticking to...

Joe Gifford
Nov 21, 20241 min read
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What is an Innovation Flywheel? 🤔
I recall first learning about the flywheel concept in business when I read Collins' "Good to Great" twenty years ago. Collins uses the...

Joe Gifford
Nov 16, 20242 min read
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