Sun.Jul 22, 2018

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Why The Future Isn’t Digital

Digital Tonto

It’s time to think less about hackathons and more about tackling grand challenges. Related posts: Why The Future of Digital Commerce Is The Omnichannel. Our Emergent Digital Future. 3 Keys to The. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]].

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Banish Failure! Did You Win Or Did You Learn?

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Ah, failure. Are there still people out there who feel that it is a bad thing? I know of very few cases where, barring a life and death struggle, failure does not produce a positive effect. Failure does teach, and it teaches a great lesson. It’s time to retire the word. For everything. Read an… The post Banish Failure! Did You Win Or Did You Learn?

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Here’s How You Know Your Industry Is About To Be Disrupted

Innovation Excellence

On his hit HBO show Last Week Tonight, John Oliver pointed to the dangers of corporate consolidation. In a variety of industries today, ranging from airlines to healthcare to even buying a coffin for a funeral, a handful of major players dominate, which allows them to raise prices and restrict consumer choice. Anybody who has flown.

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#1,331 – Random Thoughts Edition

Greatest. Idea. Ever.

Here’s a quick look at some of the things I’ve been thinking about lately: People are oblivious. No one pays attention, watches where they are going, or has any spatial awareness. Wouldn’t it be great then if we invented a wearable device that would beep or somehow let you know when you are too close to someone? Think of it like the sensors that are becoming more and more standard in cars these days that alert you when you are getting close to backing into something or when

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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One Simple Interview Question for Hiring Innovators

Innovation Excellence

Anyone can claim to be innovative, but this is what separates those who want to be from those who are. Whether you’re hiring a partner, sizing up a colleague, or just trying to get to know someone, asking a very simple question will tell you more about how innovative the person is than virtually anything.