I remember sitting in a high-stakes boardroom during my time as a CIO, watching a consultant … Stop Playing It Safe in the Digital Past: a Visionary’s Guide on How to Migrate Email to a New Provider Without Losing Your Creative SparkRead 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.
Beyond the Surface: the Hidden Architecture of How Small Talk Actually Works to Build Future-proof Connections
I remember standing in a sterile, glass-walled boardroom during my first major executive summit, clutching a … Beyond the Surface: the Hidden Architecture of How Small Talk Actually Works to Build Future-proof ConnectionsRead more
Navigating the Unknown: My Futurist’s Guide on How to Stay Safe When Meeting Someone New Without Losing Your Sense of Wonder
I remember sitting in a high-stakes boardroom during my time as a CIO, adjusting my neon-polka-dot … Navigating the Unknown: My Futurist’s Guide on How to Stay Safe When Meeting Someone New Without Losing Your Sense of WonderRead more
Beyond the Hype: a Visionary’s Guide on How to Compare Chat Platforms Fairly Without Losing Your Creative Edge
I remember sitting in a high-stakes boardroom during my final years as a CIO, watching a … Beyond the Hype: a Visionary’s Guide on How to Compare Chat Platforms Fairly Without Losing Your Creative EdgeRead more
Reimagining the Architecture of Power: How to Build Strength Without a Gym by Engineering Your Own Reality
I was sitting in a high-stakes boardroom last week, adjusting my neon-polka-dot socks and listening to … Reimagining the Architecture of Power: How to Build Strength Without a Gym by Engineering Your Own RealityRead more
Forget the Small Talk Script: How to Start a Conversation With a Stranger Using the Art of Radical Curiosity
I remember standing in the lobby of a massive tech summit in San Francisco, clutching a … Forget the Small Talk Script: How to Start a Conversation With a Stranger Using the Art of Radical CuriosityRead more
Beyond the Boardroom: the Futuristic Science of How Conversation Lowers Stress and Reboots Your Creative Brain
I remember sitting in a glass-walled boardroom during my final year as a CIO, my heart … Beyond the Boardroom: the Futuristic Science of How Conversation Lowers Stress and Reboots Your Creative BrainRead more
Is Your Daily Algorithm Limiting Your Network? the Unexpected Science of How Routines Shape Who You Meet
I was sitting in a high-stakes boardroom last year, adjusting my neon-patterned polka dot socks under … Is Your Daily Algorithm Limiting Your Network? the Unexpected Science of How Routines Shape Who You MeetRead more
The Solitude Strategy: How to Rebuild Confidence After Time Alone and Re-engineer Your Inner World for the Future.
I remember sitting in a high-stakes boardroom three years ago, feeling the sudden, jarring chill of … The Solitude Strategy: How to Rebuild Confidence After Time Alone and Re-engineer Your Inner World for the Future.Read more
Stop Hiding Behind Corporate Jargon: a Bold, Imaginative Guide on How to Write a Profile That Sounds Like You
I was sitting in a high-stakes boardroom last year, surrounded by executives in charcoal suits, feeling … Stop Hiding Behind Corporate Jargon: a Bold, Imaginative Guide on How to Write a Profile That Sounds Like YouRead more