Big Ideas 101: MIT's Eric von Hippel on Open Innovation & LEGO Mindstorms

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MIT's Eric von Hippel has some very interesting ideas for executives and managers to think about as he talks about the lessons to be learned from "Open Innovation & LEGO Mindstorms." No, there not just for kids, and LEGO is seeing interest in its product explode, with users devoted to the product - and to making it better. Watch below and comment here on the blog:



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Big Ideas 101: Magician Andy Cohen on Innovation & Leadership

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Magic and business - you and I many not always think of them in the same breath. However, magician Andy Cohen has some very interesting and provocative ideas on innovation and leadership, and he presents them in a very entertaining manner in this brief video. Watch below and comment here on the blog:



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Big Ideas 101: John Maeda on the Laws of Simplicity for Design and Business

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Here's a great, four minute look at the ideas of John Maeda, author of The Laws of Simplicity. I think you will find he has some very interesting and provocative ideas on the intersection of design, art, business, and science. Watch below and comment here on the blog:



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Big Ideas 101: Jim McDowell on Mini - The Anti-Luxury Brand

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This is a lecture given by Jim McDowell, the CEO of Mini. It is entitled, "The Anti-Luxury Brand," and I think you will find he has some very interesting and provocative ideas on building a brand - and building a community as well. Watch below and comment here on the blog:



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Daniel Pink: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

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This is a very good, ten minute long animated-lecture (not an oxymoron) from Daniel Pink, the author of Drive. In this talk, he tells us about "The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us." Watch below and post your comments/thoughts here on the blog:



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