Category: Inspiration
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Creative Writing On Demand
By Tony Vengrove I recently had the pleasure of visiting downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania during the holiday break. This small city is worth getting to know. There is a great group of citizens, brimming with creative energy and passion, working hard to create a more vibrant community and economy. During my walk, I rounded a corner and discovered…
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The 2015 Post Worth Re-Reading
By Tony Vengrove As we approach the end of 2015 and look forward to a new year with a refreshed sense of optimism and hope, I’d like to invite you to re-read our favorite Miles Finch Innovation post of 2015. The post was guest written by Raphael Hernandez who recalled a poignant story from his tour of…
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Calling, Purpose, and Customer Service Via Sukhothai
By Raphael Hernandez There I was, in central Thailand, one of two passengers in a van being driven by a driver I will call Chen. We were there conducting a site survey to identify training venues for the U.S. Marine Corps who would be conducting training exercises with their Royal Thai Marine Corps hosts later…
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The Spirit of Whatever it Takes
By Tony Vengrove This post is adapted from an article originally published on Intrepid Now. I absolutely abhor the phrase, “make innovation happen.” It’s a silly phrase often used in blog titles such as, “Seven Steps to Make Innovation Happen.” I read such posts and feel like I’m listening to a snake-oil peddler pitching a…
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What a 10-Year-Old Boy From Kabul Can Teach Us About Employee Engagement
By Raphael Hernandez I recently attended the Hay Group’s Employee Engagement Forum in New York City, which was attended by well-known organizations such as ESPN, Univision, Merck, BMW, Miles Finch Innovation, Luck Companies, Data Alliance, Borderfree, Estee Lauder and the Girl Scouts of America. This intimate gathering provided a forum to share insights and experiences…