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Aug 10, 2006
"What we can or cannot do, what we consider possible or impossible, is rarely a function of our true capability. It is more likely a function of our beliefs about who we are." --Anthony Robbins
The Ten Faces Of Innovation
What is innovation all about? It is about the roles people can play, the hats they can put on, the personas they can adopt. Tom Kelley, CEO of Ideo -- the top-notch firm that has designed things as diverse as the palm pilot and stand-up toothpaste -- talks about the ten personality types it takes to keep creativity thriving. (Interestingly he believes our tendency to play Devil's Advocate is one of the biggest killers of innovation today!). Kelley maintains that "The personas are about "being innovation" rather than merely "doing innovation. Take on one or more of these roles, and you'll be taking a conscious step toward becoming more of an innovator in your daily life". Find out what the "Ten Faces of Innovation" are in this excerpt from his celebrated new book.
BE THE CHANGE
Take a moment to reflect on which of Kelley's ten faces you gravitate towards. Think of ways in which you might more actively play that role to foster innovation at home, work or school.
