Most people probably become more jaded the longer they work in the world of work.

Smaller companies are often more homogenous. Don't simply increase your diversity because of the social pressure to do so. Instead, realize that hiring a more diverse team will give you a whole new repertoires of innovative ideas. And then develop a strategy for effectively using the diversity of your team.

Becoming a culturally intelligent innovators starts with something as basic as exercising self-control.

The very ability to empathize with a user requires that I have an understanding of that user's value and needs. This is what leads to many product fails. The individuals developing the innovation don't actually use it.

May we all beware lest our innovative ideas appear very cliche before we even blink.

Nature is good for all of us. When we're exposed to trees and other natural settings - even within the city, it fosters creativity.

The two most important forms of diversity when it comes to innovation are visible diversity (typically skin color, age, gender, etc.) and underrepresentation (anytime someone is less than 15% of the majority group). Other forms of diversity are also relevant but these are the ones that psychologically play the most role in how someone engages with the innovative process.