Sep 17th 08 Posted by Jesse Kliza

What do you do, Jesse Kliza?

Chris Brogan posted a question this morning, looking for feedback regarding what people felt new marketers and new media marketing agencies should be doing. As always, Chris’ post and the related comments are well worth the time to read in their entirety. So what do you do Jesse? I’ve thought about what I do, and I think it can be boiled down to this: I help organizations explode the traps of... read more

Aug 5th 08 Posted by Jesse Kliza

Creating a Culture of Innovation: Nurturing New Ideas with New People

When it comes to innovation and the nurturing of new ideas, I’m a firm believer in participation by a very diverse group of people within one’s organization.  You may not think that the lady in HR has anything insightful to add to a conversation about a totally new technology idea - but that is exactly why you should include her. Something New or Different Introduced Innovation by definition... read more

Jun 9th 08 Posted by Jesse Kliza

Working Together to Create a Culture of Innovation

One of the things I love most about working is having the opportunity to sit down next to someone else and work side by side with them on something. I literally go out of my way to work with people this way if at all possible. I learn so much, and it’s an opportunity for me to hopefully impart something worthwhile to the person I’m working with. Sure, there are always things that you simply... read more

Apr 9th 08 Posted by Jesse Kliza

Management Innovation: Yes, your employees have brains!

Henry Ford was once quoted to have asked the question: “Why is it that whenever I ask for a pair of hands, a brain comes attached?” Too many companies ask this same question everyday. They may not verbalize it, but they ask it day in and day out by NOT asking the people that comprise their organizations questions like: “What do you think? Do you agree? How could we do this... read more