Insights on AI Strategy & Innovation
Practical thinking for executives navigating AI adoption, innovation leadership, and strategic decision-making—from Kenneth Lowe and Common Ground Innovation.
Is it Ready?
May 22, 2026
Ever pulled burgers off the grill, only to discover the centers were not really cooked?
Read on MediumI Like Your Shoes
May 21, 2026
Do you know any liars?
Read on MediumWant to see my spreadsheet?
May 21, 2026
I sometimes make a joke at the beginning of my workshops.
Read on MediumTiny Games
May 19, 2026
I wrote about myself quite a bit yesterday.
Read on MediumGoing First
May 18, 2026
An event registration with no participants.
Read on MediumAre we there yet?
May 17, 2026
This simple question evokes memories for anyone who has been on a road trip before, either as a child waiting, or a parent trying to explain.
Read on MediumInvisible Systems
May 16, 2026
I didn’t care much for school as a kid.
Read on MediumSomething New
May 15, 2026
May 15th, 2026
Read on MediumA Few Words About the Book
May 14, 2026
You are probably sick of hearing about AI. Possibly sick of hearing about innovation. Almost definitely sick of people promoting themselves on online.
Read on MediumUse ancient Greek wisdom to get the decisions you need.
Aug 27, 2025
Last week, I wrote about a historic Greek victory that changed the future of Western civilization.
Read on MediumThe Flute That Changed History
Aug 20, 2025
Let's be honest: best practices don't exactly thrill most people.
Read on MediumThe Real Magic Behind the Five Slides
Aug 13, 2025
Last week I wrote about my Five Magic Slides — a simple, repeatable format I use to bring clarity to complex, messy projects.
Read on MediumAnother Simple Lesson from 1,200 Puzzles
Aug 6, 2025
I did 1200 chess puzzles so that you don't have to.
Read on MediumThree years, 1,200 chess puzzles, one surprising business lesson
Jul 30, 2025
Three years ago, I set myself a challenge: Could I teach strategy in a way so that people could actually improve their capabilities?
Read on MediumInventory, Control, & Relaxation
Jul 14, 2025
Another lifelong lesson from working as a teen.
Read on MediumInventory, Aunts, and AI: Where Innovation Begins
Jun 30, 2025
Most innovation efforts fail before they begin. A substantial part of this is not stopping to collect your thoughts and take inventory.
Read on MediumCan you lose weight on a fast-mimicking diet?
Sep 12, 2019
Interested in keto? Thinking about trying a fasting diet? My wife and I decided about a month ago to do the Prolon 5-day FMD Diet.
Read on MediumHow I Learned to Love Robocalls
Jul 17, 2019
Maybe you're like me, getting between 5 and 15 robocalls a day. Maybe you're also like me, in that they seem to interrupt at the most inconvenient times.
Read on MediumHow to think about IoT — Part II
May 20, 2019
Continuing from where we left off, we rejoin Mark Thyme, IoT Spy, saving the world with smart technology.
Read on MediumHow to think about the Internet of Things
May 10, 2019
There are two types of people in this world:
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