Ember Carriers Blog » Innovation http://www.embercarriers.com/blog From Possibility to Results Mon, 04 Apr 2016 21:00:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=436 The Ten Commandments of Good Design http://www.embercarriers.com/blog/2013/12/30/the-ten-commandments-of-good-design/ http://www.embercarriers.com/blog/2013/12/30/the-ten-commandments-of-good-design/#comments Mon, 30 Dec 2013 12:28:51 +0000 http://www.embercarriers.com/blog/?p=1216 Designer-Dieter_Rams

Dieter Rams at Vitsœ (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 

Dieter Rams is a German industrial designer who has been recognized as one of the most influential industrial designers of the 20th century. He worked for 40 years at the German consumer products company, Braun. Today, he works at Vitsœ, a …

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Focusing on study

If you were to compile a checklist of attributes for great leaders, it would probably include the following items:

  • Visionary
  • Great communication skills
  • Focus
  • Courage under fire
  • Charismatic
  • Strategic thinker

When I ask business owners which of these attributes is most important for a …

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English: Xavier University's Smith Hall

Xavier University’s Smith Hall

DO: Create forward movement in your business

Ok fellow Ember Carriers, business owners, soloprenuers, and start-ups – it’s time to …

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Using Technology to Connect with Teams

In recent years, the traditional organizational structure has changed and has given way to one where employees are more often spread geographically. Many employees are now working from home or offices miles from the company’s headquarters. Additionally, the continual merging and conglomeration of separate …

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Brainstorming is both art and science

Working with other consultants on the $100K Business Makeover means we do a lot brainstorming.  And despite with many think there is right way of doing it.  

The key to effective brainstorming: Not stepping on other people’s ideas.

And there is one caveat: You …

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