Collaboration Now

Two thumbs up to Andy for another great CNBC appearance on last night’s series Collaboration Now. Throughout the show guests repeatedly stated that the outcome of great collaboration is more and better ideas. As we think about the role of inspiration in innovation, I pose the question: Is getting inspired a solo task or collaborative effort?

Andy on CNBC Collaboration Now Series

The CNBC Series "Collaboration Now" premieres this Sunday at 8 pm EST. Donny Deutsch hosts a 360 view on how to collaborate in a global environment. Our own Andy Stefanovich will be a featured thought leader for Episode 2: Human Resources which airs Sunday, October 19 at 8 pm EST.

See the guest list here...
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The Big Idea.

Making his CNBC return, Andy shares his perspective on creativity and inspiration on tonight’s episode of The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch. Make sure to tune in with Donny Deuthsch at 10pm (ET) on CNBC. We'll be curled up on our couches, beer and popcorn in hand, ready to cheer him on.

Once you've watched it, share your thoughts on creativity and innovation right here.

Just another maniac Monday, but we're on TV.

Set your TiVo. Our Andy will be appearing on CNBC’s special series “The Business of Innovation” hosted by Maria Bartiromo.

The series airs on Mondays at 9:00 pm and midnight from June 2nd through June 30th. Andy is appearing on the 3rd show, Redefining Innovation. So while all the shows are worth watching, we will be gathering together for June 16th show to watch Andy's cable debut. Stay tuned... more details to follow. Nice work AS.

Extra Extra

Play has been published in Ronald E. Riggio's The Art of Followership. Fellow contributors include James MacGregor Burns, Jean Lipman-Blumen, and Ira Chaleff.

Andy and Patty share indispensable insight to leaders of innovative change in their chapter, "Effective Followership for Creativity and Innovation: A Range of Colors and Dimensions." In chapter twenty-one to be exact, they break the matrix model of effective followership for creativity and innovation down into colors red and blue and dimensions 1-D to 3-D. In the model, color measures enthusiasm, energy, and emotion, while dimensions channel the depth of perception behind a follower’s problem-solving capabilities and potential.


The four combinations this model yields provide the framework for the different types of effective followers: Creative Catalysts, Creative Supporters, Creative Skeptics, and Creative Statics. Recommendations and helpful insight for each blend of creative follower are additionally examined through what Play calls “Plus, Delta” strategies. “Plus” is to value-added quality of a follower as “Delta” is to tactics for the follower’s growth.

Applause for hard work and a job well-done.

I'd like to build on the following definition of Inspiration that Andy found at the Cooper Hewitt museum: "The rousing of the intellect or emotion to a state of heightened feeling, action or invention." Poet David Whyte refers to this as soul: "Corporations must make room for the presence of soul if they expect employees to change their behavior and contribute more to the enterprise." What's the first step that encourages inspiration? What's the symptom in an organization where inspiration is lacking?

Probably "your voice." Whyte says, "Your voice in an organization is an invitation to participate. Without this, people do not feel they exist in a company. " That's so true. We often see a reticence to speak up, or share a less-than-perfectly-formed thought. As I have been thinking about what the progression or model for inspiration might be for Play, the notion of exploring, and trusting "your voice" seems to be a component. Without sharing, or feeling as though you can speak about the connections that inspiration brings, how does inspiration live or add value?