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"There are these two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says, 'Morning boys. How's the water?' And the two young fish swim on for a bit, and then eventually one of them looks over at the other and goes, 'What the hell is water?'" - David Foster Wallace, address at Kenyon College in 2005 Have you ever unintentionally done this? Have your modes become so #habitual that you don't #notice how they filter out your #perception of #reality? It's called #perception #blindness, and it causes us to #underestimate the extent to which we can #learn from other #people. We begin to think that others think just like us. Break yourself out of your #routines and shake off your #filter #bubbles. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g2v9y5g3 #serendipity #innovation #leadership #strategy #design #experience

?? Do you seek new insights, ideas, and a fresh perspective? ?? Are you feeling uninspired? ?? Are you looking to re-energize yourself and your work? ?? Do you simply want to get “unstuck”? ?? Maybe you just need some serendipity in your life. ?? We’re currently seeking 7-10 individuals looking to add a little extra to their every day to participate in an upcoming pilot. If you’re interested, check out: https://lnkd.in/gryk_fkc

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I'm excited to announce "Design is a Team Sport" – my new newsletter on design collaboration! After 20+ years leading design projects, I've seen how the most powerful solutions emerge when diverse teams tackle tough challenges together. Our tools have evolved, and AI is changing the game, but the fundamental value of human-centered collaboration remains constant. In this newsletter, I'll share practical insights on facilitating effective workshops, applying design thinking methods that get results, and building team confidence – whether you're collaborating in-person or remotely. First issue drops next week!

Serendipity isn't just the ?, it's also about the small connections. #serendipity #innovation #leadership #entrepreneurs #intrapreneur https://lnkd.in/g2v9y5g3

#Diverse inputs are essential to a #serendipity practice in which #novel #insights, #ideas, and #opportunities are created. "Minority viewpoints are important, not because they tend to prevail but because they stimulate divergent attention and thought. As a result, even when they are wrong, they contribute to the detection of novel solutions that, on balance, are qualitatively better." - Charlan Nemeth, psychologist Seek out individuals and inputs that challenge your point of view, call out your assumptions, and cause you to springboard to new and better ideas. https://lnkd.in/g2v9y5g3 #practiceserendipity #serendipity #innovation #leadership #strategy #design #experience

?? A SERENDIPITY STORY ?? ?? In 1968, Dr. Spencer Silver was researching adhesives at 3M, aiming to create a super-strong adhesive for the aerospace industry. Instead, he created something that seemed like a failure - a "microsphere" adhesive that stuck but could also be peeled off easily, leaving no residue. While fascinating, this "low-tack" adhesive appeared to be a solution without a problem. Rather than dismissing this "failure," Silver's scientific curiosity drove him to keep exploring its potential. For five years, he gave presentations about his discovery throughout 3M, sharing it widely even without a clear application. In 1974, another 3M scientist, Art Fry, was growing frustrated with paper bookmarks falling out of his hymnal during choir practice. Having attended one of Silver's presentations, he made the crucial connection between his everyday problem and Silver's unique adhesive. Instead of just theorizing, Fry took immediate action, contacting Silver. They both dove in, heading to the lab to experiment with applying the adhesive to paper. ?? It worked! However, the final breakthrough came organically when they started using their prototype notes to communicate around the office. Messages stuck to desks, doors, and documents revealed the real magic: they had invented a new way for people to share, communicate, and collaborate. What started as a scientific accident, then a bookmark solution, evolved into something far more valuable through their willingness to remain open to unexpected possibilities and connections and keep pursuing new ideas and opportunities. ?? Both scientists shared essential traits that made this innovation possible: they saw "failures" as interesting discoveries, freely shared ideas with colleagues, remained open to unexpected applications, and quickly tested theories with real-world experiments. Combined with 3M's supportive environment for exploration, these mindsets created perfect conditions for serendipity to flourish. ?? Learn more about the power of Serendipity at https://lnkd.in/g2v9y5g3 #serendipity #innovation #entrepreneurship #serendipitystories #leadership #curiousity

?? FROM OUR SERENDIPITY STORIES SERIES ?? In 1968, Dr. Spencer Silver was researching adhesives at 3M, aiming to create a super-strong adhesive for the aerospace industry. Instead, he created something that seemed like a failure - a "microsphere" adhesive that stuck but could also be peeled off easily, leaving no residue. While fascinating, this "low-tack" adhesive appeared to be a solution without a problem. Rather than dismissing this "failure," Silver's scientific curiosity drove him to keep exploring its potential. For five years, he gave presentations about his discovery throughout 3M, sharing it widely even without a clear application. Persistence and openness to unexpected possibilities were crucial. In 1974, another 3M scientist, Art Fry, was growing frustrated with paper bookmarks falling out of his hymnal during choir practice. Having attended one of Silver's presentations, he made the crucial connection between his everyday problem and Silver's unique adhesive. Instead of just theorizing, Fry took action and contacted Silver. They both dove in, heading to the lab to experiment with applying the adhesive to paper. ?? It worked! However, the final breakthrough came organically when they started using their prototype notes to communicate around the office. Messages stuck to desks, doors, and documents revealed the real magic: they had invented a new way for people to share, communicate, and collaborate. What started as a scientific accident, then a bookmark solution, evolved into something far more valuable through their willingness to remain open to unexpected possibilities and connections and keep pursuing new ideas and opportunities. ?? Both scientists shared essential #traits that made this #innovation possible: they saw "#failures" as interesting #discoveries, freely #shared #ideas with colleagues, remained #open to #unexpected #applications, and quickly tested theories with real-world #experiments. Combined with 3M's supportive environment for #exploration, these #mindsets created perfect conditions for #serendipity to flourish.

You don't need more #intensity, you need more #consistency. Intensity impresses, consistency transforms.' -James Clear, Atomic Habits (as told by Alastair Simpson on the Design Better podcast) Intensity: ?? run a marathon ?? write a book in 30 days ?? silent meditation retreat Consistency: ?? don’t miss a workout for 2 years ?? write every week ?? daily silence ?? Intensity makes a good story. Consistency makes progress. ?? What are you doing consistently? ?? Is it what you want and should be doing? ?? Is it making progress and transforming? #serendipity #leadership #innovation #transformation #entrepreneurship #intrapreneur https://lnkd.in/g2v9y5g3

Equifinality is the idea that there are multiple ways to achieve an outcome. Said another way, there are ‘multiple roads to Rome’. ?? How do you open your mind to all the possibilities?? ?? How do you consider different points of view? ?? Are you flexible in how you try to reach your goals? #equifinality #serendipity #leadership #innovation #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs https://lnkd.in/g2v9y5g3