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Dean of IDEO U. Where anyone can learn to solve anything creatively.

San Francisco
Joined June 2009
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How do you Lead Like a Lady? Requests to leaders like “be more empathic and collaborative" or "communicate more emotionally” can be awfully abstract. Here are some of my trusted field tested tips to help anyone lead with these power skills. medium.com/@suz.howard/part-…
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For female leaders, an entire generation of progress has been erased in the last two years. Yet, now we need powerful skills that women are often shown to bring more than ever. Amplify skills that help you "lead like a lady". medium.com/@suz.howard/leadi…
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Excited to invite U.S. business leaders to apply for our new Economic Mobility Fellowship, based on Aspen #AIFirstMovers. Participating Fellows will translate promising projects into lasting impact for low-wage workers. #fellowships aspeninstitute.org/programs/…
Interested in learning to build businesses that can reverse climate change? Join me today for a conversation with @mariafujihara of Sinai Technology, + @gabekleinman @Obviousvc. tinyurl.com/2nhhywr6
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You've likely heard of sprints, but have you tried one? If it sounds intriguing, but you’re not sure when or why you’d use the sprints approach, this event is for you. Starting soon: How to Use Sprints to Work Smart & Upskill tinyurl.com/mujf25bj
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How do we provide great childcare while creating excellent business opportunities? Join @IDEOU today with founder & CEO @wonderschools @8ennett. We'll explore how he started & built this amazing business at the intersection of for-profit and social good. buff.ly/3q7kB9g
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Have you ever thought about the power of soft skills? What does it mean to "Lead like a Lady"? How do we all learn to navigate change more gracefully? Check out this podcast "Teach Me Something New" with @brit & let me know what you think? buff.ly/3vJsJ0w
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Are you working on an intrapreneurial venture at the intersection of for profit and social good? I highly recommend @AspenInstitute's First Mover's Fellowship. they are accepting nominations now for the next cohort!
Nominations are open for our next class of First Mover Fellows! We're looking for mid-career candidates at large for-profit corporations, driving innovations that increase business value + make the world a better place. Nominate by Dec. 1st! aspeninstitute.org/programs/… #AIFirstMovers
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How do you innovate across 30 businesses at once? Hernan Carranza - Chief Innovation Officer at Intercorp in Peru - focuses on making Peru the best country to raise a family in Latin America. Hernan reflects on what helps progress in this podcast with me. buff.ly/37I25Kp
Pretty much everyone is rethinking their work. Dig deep and consider what workplaces are right for you. Donald Burlock, Jr. shared with me advice about crafting a creative career for greater impact. I loved his 3 Cs that he uses to explore options. buff.ly/3CRgZw3
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When we talk about the power of play at work, people always say, "But my work is too... regulated, serious, risky.... we can't be playful." In this podcast, I talk with @michlee4 + Brendan Boyle (@innovatebyplay) about bringing play to serious challenges. buff.ly/3lGSjQV
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Is complexity rising in your projects? Learn 7 strategies for surfacing intuition to help your team make decisions when there is too much or too little information in our new 5-week online course, Leading Complex Projects. Learn more: buff.ly/3ykASsq
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I'm excited to join a conversation on the Future of Learning with Candice Faktor and Disco live learning experiences. We'll talk about where learning is headed, inclusivity, the power of community-based learning, and much more. Register to join for free buff.ly/3gTmGPW
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What does it take when innovating across dozens of businesses & working to make Peru the best place to raise a family in Latin America? Trust-filled relationships keep Intercorp’s Chief Innovation Officer Hernán Carranza going. Join me + Hernán buff.ly/35HhQjA
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Join me with Donald for an @IDEOU podcast on Crafting Your Career. Whether you want to be a designer or have aspirations in another field, Donald Burlock’s career shifts hold lessons valuable to anyone wanting to chart their own path. buff.ly/3wgYOMh
Joy is not frivolous. Bringing joy into life & work makes us happier, more confident & more effective. Why is it so hard to tap into joy? Join me+Joyful author, Ingrid Fetell Lee. She's spent over a decade deciphering the aesthetics and science of joy. buff.ly/3a4KT31
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How can you use "positive delusion" to turn the worst life challenges into success? Chris Wilson was sentenced to a life in prison, but now he is an entrepreneur, artist, and massive contributor to society. Chris inspire us to tackle anything we face: buff.ly/2MyClZV
Are you a team leader helping people work in more impactful ways? Interested in a 90-min session facilitated by IDEO in exchange for feedback? We're designing a new learning experience for teams & looking for people to try it for free. Interested? tinyurl.com/y52th492
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Complex change requires resilience. Today I will talk with the most resilient person I've ever met: Chris Wilson, author of The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose. Join us. tinyurl.com/yytb2kne