Welcome to The Upstream... stories chosen especially for you
Every week I’ll be sharing important stories at the intersection of business, innovation and psychology.
In my work as a growth and innovation consultant I come across important stories on how to design better organisations, products and ways of working. Every week I share my round-up of the most important stories at the intersection of business, innovation and psychology. I hope you like them.
What ties will you break this week? (Inc. Magazine) Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s approach to leadership improved when he started asking this question.
Rethinking brand for rise of digital commerce (WARC) Research shows firms are hitting a self-imposed growth ceiling. Performance marketers are confusing converting demand with creating it.
Human centered design has a flaw at its heart (Societycentered.design) We’re told being Human centred is the key to great product design. That’s no longer enough.
The Business Model Pattern List (BMI Lab) Practical templates for supercharging your business model for those who want to break free from their dominant industry logic.
The scientist creating real superhumans in his laboratory (The Herald) The coming biological revolution will redefine the nature of humankind in a way no previous technology has.
The only problems you have left are the perfect ones (Seth’s Blog) Breaking the unbreakable constraints that keep you trapped.
Happy reading!
Leo
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Leo Rayman is worldwide CEO and founder of Grey Consulting, a design-led Growth and Transformation company backed by WPP. Previously Leo was CEO of Grey London, one of the world’s leading creative agencies. He has over 20 years working with leaders from global household names to feisty startups, helping them define purpose, value propositions and how to manifest them in products, in marketing and organisational culture.