Pixar is as close to a constant learning organization as there is, with a proven ability to reinvent and a genuine cultural humility. Despite an unbroken string of 11 blockbuster films, Catmull regularly says, “Success hides problems.” It’s an insight Google should acknowledge and act on.
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In late April, JP Morgan unexpectedly invited me to a “thought leaders dinner” to discuss the latest goings on in Silicon Valley and digital media. In a private room at the San Francisco restaurant Kokkari, there were about 20 of us seated around a long rectangular table, including [...]
Chris Rock has become one of the most popular comedians in the world and while there is no doubt he’s got great talent – his brilliance also comes from his approach. So, for example, the acts he rolls out on HBO or global tour are actually the result of thousands of little bets – [...]
Cross-posted on The Huffington Post
One thing consistently puzzles me: there’s a significant disconnect between policy makers and people who are working on actual problems in the grassroots. Teach for America founder and CEO Wendy Kopp shouldn’t need to hire lobbyists.
Consider this example: Gerald Chertavian, is the founder and CEO of Year Up. He [...]
