I remember sitting in a glass-walled boardroom during my final year as a CIO, watching a … Beyond the Chaos: Why Visionary Leaders Know Exactly What a Long Horizon ForgivesRead more
Author: Alicia Mitchell
I am Alicia Mitchell, and I believe in the power of imagination to transform the business world. With an MBA from Wharton and over two decades of experience as a Chief Innovation Officer, my mission is to empower individuals and organizations to not just adapt, but thrive in our rapidly evolving landscape. Drawing inspiration from my Midwest roots and a passion for virtual reality world-building, I blend futuristic thinking with practical strategies to uncover creative solutions to complex challenges. Join me as we step boldly into the future, one quirky, brightly-patterned sock at a time.
Is It a Future-proof Strategy or Just a Passing Glitch? How to Tell a Habit From a Phase.
I was sitting in a high-stakes boardroom last year, surrounded by executives in charcoal suits, feeling … Is It a Future-proof Strategy or Just a Passing Glitch? How to Tell a Habit From a Phase.Read more
Stop Playing Defense: How to Master the Art of Planning Around One Fixed Date to Build a Future-proof Strategy
I remember sitting in a high-stakes boardroom during my final years as a CIO, watching a … Stop Playing Defense: How to Master the Art of Planning Around One Fixed Date to Build a Future-proof StrategyRead more
The Innovation Incubator: How to Build a Virtual Reality for Your Brain While Deciding What to Do With an Idea You Cannot Use Yet
I remember sitting in a high-stakes boardroom early in my career, clutching a notebook filled with … The Innovation Incubator: How to Build a Virtual Reality for Your Brain While Deciding What to Do With an Idea You Cannot Use YetRead more
Stop Playing Defense: How to Prepare for a Review Conversation Using Futuristic Strategy and Creative Vision
I still remember sitting in a glass-walled conference room during my first major leadership role, my … Stop Playing Defense: How to Prepare for a Review Conversation Using Futuristic Strategy and Creative VisionRead more
Stop Buying Disposable Tech: a Futurist’s Guide on How to Pick a Laptop That Lasts Five Years
I remember sitting in a high-stakes boardroom early in my career, watching a junior executive struggle … Stop Buying Disposable Tech: a Futurist’s Guide on How to Pick a Laptop That Lasts Five YearsRead more
Step Out of the Boardroom and Into the Future: How Walking Meetings Change a Working Day and Unlock Your Next Big Breakthrough
I remember sitting in a glass-walled boardroom during my final years as a Chief Innovation Officer, … Step Out of the Boardroom and Into the Future: How Walking Meetings Change a Working Day and Unlock Your Next Big BreakthroughRead more
Beyond the Blue Light: How to Build an Evening That Is Not Just Screens to Reclaim Your Creative Spark
I was sitting in my home office last Tuesday, staring at the blue-light glare of my … Beyond the Blue Light: How to Build an Evening That Is Not Just Screens to Reclaim Your Creative SparkRead more
Beyond the Frost: the Innovative Blueprint of What Makes a Good Pair of Insulated Boots
I remember standing on a frozen sidewalk in my hometown back in the Midwest, watching a … Beyond the Frost: the Innovative Blueprint of What Makes a Good Pair of Insulated BootsRead more
Stop Navigating the Digital Fog: a Visionary’s Guide on How to Compare Broadband Packages Honestly
I remember sitting in a high-stakes boardroom years ago, surrounded by sleek tech and “disruptive” consultants, … Stop Navigating the Digital Fog: a Visionary’s Guide on How to Compare Broadband Packages HonestlyRead more