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Perhaps no other country celebrates innovation the way America does.

We are reminded of the life changing power of inventiveness everyday.

I aks your audience toá think about some of these unanswered questions.

  • Who or what are we today?
  • Who do we want to become?
  • How do we get there?

Let's commit to consistent execution because in consistency success emerges.

An idea does not a visionary make.

That guy named Steve Jobs knew the difference. At first, á Jobs didn't want to open up the App Store to third-party developers for fear of á "polluting" Apple's pristine first-party ecosystem--that is until his close advisors urged him otherwise.

Refusing to be held captive by (his own) bad ideas, he altered his vision to capture the best of both worlds, retaining control of iPhone apps with a strict app approval process while allowing third party apps to flourish.

The lesson, then, is this: Being that the future hasn't happened yet, no idea is tooá complete to change or too incomplete to start on.

Pursue the change," not the idea itself.

Transform how you think not what you think.

Examine new ideas, in a new light, and differentiate to win.
The status quo may have won in the past, but that was yesterday. Your being asked to do more ...with a lot less. Most people are time challenged. Priority challenged. Financially challenged. As a leader it's time to be 'pardoned' from beingá held captive by bad ideas, help others alterá their vision to capture the best solution, while allowing them flourish professionally and personally.áÂÂ

There are lots of challenges to creating a culture of Innovation. Innovation is a product of discomfort but culture eats innovation strategy for breakfast. In other words, corporate culture is more powerful than any individual strategy. We must challenge and change culture to create innovation. Effective innovators have a history of volunteers selected from high achievers and offered functional diversity. We have to stay one step ahead by doing the opposite of what everyone else is doing. To understand what drives innovation we need to address Innovation Challenges 1. Failure to understand the need for innovation by employees, customers, stakeholders 2. A pipeline uninspiring ideas. 3. An aversion to risk taking 4. Poor execution Leaders need to drive innovation by 1. Inspiring curiosity 2. Challenging current perspectives 3. Support an environment of freedom 4. Campaign for discipline Associates should always 1. Question assumptions 2. Think differently 3. Experiment 4. Set Goals that get done

á I thinká it's easier to let myá clients tell you what they think of my expertise, content, and relevance. I invite you to contact ANY of my clients to find out how I made a positive impact on their organizations.

"Jim Feldman gives you the expertise, charisma and professionalism you need to make your job easier, your program successful and your audience inspired."áÂÂ

Nancy, GSI Puerto Rico

"Jim connectedá with my audience.á Heá is a business owner and entrepreneur who every day faces the same challenges as you.

Karen, President Kodak

"After reviewing the meeting evaluation forms, 100% of the group felt your presentation was very valuable. You did a great job involving the members and what a great trick to kick off the meeting. . . I also wanted you to know that I have received nothing but glowing reviews on your entertaining but thought provoking presentation."
Kathi, Association Manager
Independent Laboratory Distributors Association

"He presents practical programs with techniques you can use now.á Jim's programsá produce bottom-line results. He shows participants how to look at issues in a completely different way, to discover opportunities using existing resources. He provides the tools that produce "shifts" in thinking and empower the audience to take action."á Andy, Mexico Showcase

"Thank you for presenting "Critical Leadership Practices for Managing Change" to my strategic planning team. It was right on target for USMEPCOM's transformation challenges. Your knowledge in this area and the specific examples you tied to our Strategy Map made the five Leadership Rules of Engagement directly relevant to us."
David, Colonel, US Army, Department of Defenseá Commander

"Jim learnedá our industry, so he's was always on point.á He goes beyond typical program "customization." He researches your business or industry, visits on-site when possible, and learns the issues from your perspective. The result is a program that's gives you both what you want and what you need to succeed."á Mary, Vesta Hospitality

"Your grasp of the cremation and memorialization industry was evident. I received many comments on how you had obviously done your homework and understood the challenges facing those who provide cremation services and products."
Jack, Executive Director
Cremation Association of North America

Jim is recognized as an expert by the business press.á Leading publications regularly call upon Jimá for observations and commentary on trends. Among the publications that have interviewed Jim or published his articles are the Wall Street Journal, Investor's Business Daily, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur, Inside Business, Leadership, Nation's Business and Sales & Marketing Management.

". . . in my 13 years as a Chair. . . I would evaluate the meeting and presentation as being very successful and positive, and those present unanimously agree that you are outstandingly well qualified and knowledgeable in this field and subject. I was especially impressed with the reaction and acceptance by my admin for your insights and suggestions."
Ken , Chairperson
TECáÂÂ

I have created over a dozen companies, worked with startups to Fortune 100, and helpedá change the audience's focus from the process to results. á I offer a plain talk conversation with smart people. I talká about their future and how to make Shift Happen. I have been in the trenches, worked through all of those challenges, and emerged well versed in what works and why. I will deliver the how to the deliver the WOW.

Contact me at 312 527 9111 (o) 312 909 9700 (c) jfeldman@shifthappens.com