Incandescent is discovering better ways to create, build and run organizations. We conduct research, advise leaders and develop ventures. #futureofwork

Joined April 2014
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We are hiring a Special Assistant to our Founder! We are looking for an unusual assistant, with a high level of drive, curiosity, and passion to grow and learn. Working closely with @nikocanner, this role is designed to be a career stepping stone: bit.ly/3eBDMBw

In a moment that demands dynamism, what is the role of #strategy? How does a social #entrepreneur navigate a changed landscape? @nikocanner @cynthiaswarner & Shanti Nayak wrestle w/ these questions in @NinaMontgomery0's newsletter "Reimagining Capitalism" bit.ly/31xLW7M
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I recently reread @nikocanner ‘s essay on the internal logic of a business and love his point about the risk of succumbing to the “default logic” of an asset class or the professional norms for a given role. Plus his highlights of Valve emp. handbook onhumanenterprise.com/intern…
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In her weekly newsletter "Reimagining Capitalism" @NinaMontgomery0 interviews @jnovogratz to explore Jacqueline's beautiful perspective on "what is possible when courageous individuals inject moral imagination into building a new kind of #capitalism." bit.ly/3j3G2lF

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Our founder @nikocanner shares his reflections on @jnovogratz beautiful book of new #leadership, Manifesto for a Moral Revolution - "Manifesto teaches us to dissolve the boundary between self and world, in service of caring for both more fully." bit.ly/2Xm4TXL @Acumen
An amazing resource from our friends at @IDEOorg and @Acumen! #designthinking
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Have you been waiting for the right moment to learn human-centered design? @IDEOorg and @Acumen are offering the free intro HCD course online! acumenacademy.org/course/des…
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Our founder @nikocanner shares four principles for how to think clearly in the middle of crisis and utmost confusion: bit.ly/2J8obti
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Our founder @nikocanner sat down with Patrick for this conversation on Invest Like the Best, just released today!
Every time I’ve spoken to @nikocanner I’ve left with my brain a bit on fire. - how to become a perfect instrument (and how to answer the question “instrument of WHAT?) - inventing on principle - building unique corporate culture - the red test investorfieldguide.com/canne…
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The most important consideration in early jobs isn't passion or status. It's learning. Take the role where you expect to gain the most knowledge and skills from the work. Pick the place where you expect to gain the most valuable insights from mentors and peers. #SundayThoughts
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Incandescent is joining runners around the globe on 11/13 to run in the dark @TheRunInTheDark to help @markpollock to find a cure for paralysis. Our team is running the 5K in #NYC & we couldn't be more excited! You can sign up here if you want to run! runinthedark.org/new-york/

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My working definition of #talent strategy - fleshed out in this post - is “talent #strategy pinpoints how people, organization and #culture position a business to win and defines how to achieve a lasting advantage across these specific dimensions.” bit.ly/2MKGUxv
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How to connect your talent #strategy to your #business strategy: pinpoints how people, organization and culture position a business to win. bit.ly/2MKGUxv

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In the latest post on our blog @nikocanner draws an analogy to branding to understand how great #talent strategies hold hands with the #strategy of the business: bit.ly/2MKGUxv
Building businesses that last and stewarding them through uncertain times demands a new way of thinking about #risk. @nikocanner shares his reflections on Agility, new book by @Leo_tilman and General Charles Jacoby bit.ly/2piWVl9

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Had the honor of being a podcast with @dastillman geeking out about all things #innovation, #design, #teaming, #leadership and lots of #mentalmodels . Take a listen! lnkd.in/eC6uYRc

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What are the things that can derail #innovation efforts in an organization? How can we stay focused in the face of these "siren songs"? @nikocanner reflects on how to stay focused to create breakthrough innovation: bit.ly/2nq5w4M