918: How to Think and Innovate Like a Genius with Paul Sloane

Paul Sloane discusses how to become more innovative and effective by adopting different styles of thinking.  — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) The top question to ask when problem-solving.  2_ The simple trick for improving your memory.  3) How to build rapport with anyone with one phrase.  Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep918 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT PAUL —  Paul Sloane is the author of many books on lateral thinking and the leadership of innovation. He graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in Engineering. He had a successful career in sales at IBM before becoming Marketing Director and then Managing Director at the database company, Ashton-Tate. He was subsequently the VP International and CEO of software companies. He now speaks and consults on lateral thinking and innovation with corporate clients.  • Book: How to be a Brilliant Thinker: Exercise Your Mind and Find Creative Solutions  • Website: DestinationInnovation.com  • TEDx Talk: Are You Open Minded? Three Ways to Break Thinking Patterns | Paul Sloane | TEDxUniversityofBrighton  • LinkedIn: Paul Sloane  • Twitter: @PaulSloane  — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book: How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie  • Book: Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono  • Book: The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business by Clayton Christensen  — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • UpliftDesk.com. Build your dream workstation and get 5% off with promo code AWESOME  • BetterHelp. Find your bright spot this season, with BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/awesome.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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