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5. Open-mindedness, and a willingness to change at any second Innovation is a strange balancing act between having 100% conviction in whatever it is you’re building and simultaneously remaining 100% willing to change the entire pursuit if and when new information presents itself. I was at an Innovation Conference where Ed Catmull, cofounder of Pixar, was a speaker, and he mentioned that one of Steve Jobs’s greatest abilities was to identify a great idea and identify when others had a better one. … [Read more...] about 6 habits of the most innovative people

Identify why it’s important to work with the person To work together successfully, get clear on why the collaboration is important. For example, maybe you’ve been put on a high-profile project together. Or maybe you want to be seen as a team player by your manager. Use the reason to craft a purpose statement, says Valdes-Dapena. It can help to tie it to a mission statement or big picture idea to give it deeper impact. “A purpose statement helps you build an alliance around a shared purpose,” he says. “It doesn’t mean you have to be friends. It helps you get back to the purpose of the collaboration so you can focus on doing the work.” … [Read more...] about How to work with someone you can’t stand