Thomas Edison was one of the most prolific inventors of all time. He was granted 1,093 patents that included the phonograph, durable light bulb, carbon microphone, electricity distribution system, motion…
Do you have a hard time believing that you can do something? Are you one of those people who, when faced with challenges in life, tends to look at past…
I’m a transplant from Washington, D.C.; I know and understand the issues of large cities. Philadelphia has so much to offer: a wonderful history (including being the first World Heritage…
When it comes time to innovate, most people the Independence Blue Cross Innovation team works with are excited about the idea-generating part. If you bring smart people from diverse backgrounds and…
Creativity is not second-nature for many people in the world. To be fair, it’s not their fault! Between the day-to-day logistics that naturally come with being a human adult in…
Just as I was getting settled into our virtual existence, we are slowly starting to get back to in-person events. For many of us, this includes planning for the eventual…
These last few months, I’ve been feeling like a creature of habit, dangerously toying with the kryptonite of creativity ― I like to call it “mundaneous”! I find that I’ve…
From COVID-19, to the social justice movement, to the presidential campaign, we’ve been thrust into a time of uncertainty like never before. I hear colleagues and friends say they are…
Ever feel like your head is foggy, you can’t seem to focus, or like problem-solving just isn’t going your way? We all have days where we just feel stuck…especially now.…