Want to be a better innovator? Master this one skill

It’s tempting to stick to methods we’ve already tried in the past. Ones that will certainly work. We’re probably great at performing them too, and we feel confident as they have worked pretty well for us in the past.

But today’s tech landscape is based on uncertainty, and held together by embracing change. Companies understand that by voiding risks, they expose themselves to a much greater risk: getting disrupted.

Making bold experiments and trying things that might not work are not only an important part of a company’s culture, but also an essential ingredient for success. Today’s tech professionals must be able to confront tough challenges on a daily basis, and yet keep the cool, take action, learn, and invent solutions on the fly.

The ability to endure uncertainty.

Enduring uncertainty is the practice of doing something for the first time — something that might not work — and leveraging on the tension it produces. Top notch professionals integrate these practices into their work process, and are even invigorated by uncertain circumstances.

I believe to my core that everyone has the potential to learn to endure uncertainty and turn it into creative power. It’s an acquired skill, and not at all dependent on inherent traits. It’s a skill that through a methodical approach, can be practiced and improved upon, and I hope, that my new book will help you do just that:

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