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10 years of an idea based on values and approach to life
The idea of IncubatorU within Nike maximizing the potential of the ideas from within the company I believe could still work today.
Feb 26, 20244 min read


Seed, scale and replicate
The approach at IncubatorU takes ideas that begin as a seed and aligns people, processes and projects to be able to scale.
Jan 22, 20242 min read


Just doing it wrong at times is the solution to getting it right
How the IncubatorU 5-Step Methodology is applied to any situation. Every year while I was leading the product creation for Nike Tennis I...
Jan 7, 20244 min read

The reviews are in on My book: Innovation from the Ground Up.
My book has been read in 9 countries, made the top 10 lists in multiple categories in 6 different countries including #1 in the USA on...
Dec 6, 20235 min read


The IncubatorU Mobile Innovation Lab
I have always believed that innovation comes from within the collective genius of a diverse group of people and not necessarily tied to...
Oct 3, 20233 min read


Fearless Innovation Together
It has been a busy Summer and Fall in Maupin, Oregon with an amazing amount of work by amazing partners. We are very close to...
Mar 4, 20222 min read


Vibrant and wired communities drive new opportunities!
During the past 12 months I have seen rural communities that have brought fiber networks to their towns creating economic and educational
Mar 4, 20224 min read


Focus on what is possible
Our ability to provide a clear vision and mission to our network of coaches and partners for the benefit of these athletes
Mar 4, 20222 min read


Click Moments* that change your trajectory...
A Click Moment includes acting on an opportunity that presents itself in front of you.
Mar 4, 20224 min read


The Athletic Department and Blue Ribbon Sports...starting young at Nike. 1978-83
I tell people I grew up with the company ( Nike) and love the experiences and relationships I gained through those formative years.
Mar 4, 20224 min read


Ask yourself how you can help... I asked at at Age 16: Do you need shoes tested?
The simplicity of the approach to reach out to see if you can help resulted with the loading up my car with 3-4 cases of prototype Nikes
Mar 4, 20223 min read


Grit, passion and the permission to dream.......
My intention is to bring inspiration and and share an approach through my experiences and stories that I can help you have your own approach
Mar 4, 20223 min read

If track spikes could talk.....Day 5 of 5!
I have to admit it has been fun for me to research some of the spikes and remember those early memories of my first few sets of spikes.
Mar 4, 20223 min read

If track spikes could talk...1973-Day 4 of 5
The sport of track and field including cross country created friendships and memories for life. I am impressed with the craftsmanship.
Mar 4, 20223 min read


If track spikes could talk...1952-Day 3 of 5
This spike saw competition in 1952-53 while my Dad was studying and working his way through Willamette University in Salem Oregon.
Mar 4, 20222 min read


What would Geoff Do ?
This was the question I would ask myself with every decision that I would make during my final few years at Nike. I would describe this...
Mar 4, 20225 min read


Nike leader's Wisdom-Timeless.....
PHK wrote this in May of 2010 at least 6 months after the layoffs and I imagine it was directed at the senior leadership at that time.
Mar 4, 20222 min read


Virtual team Leadership
I would love to work with your company or organization to build a strategy that brings your virtual team together to create a great place to
Mar 4, 20225 min read


Negotiate! everything that you do depends upon it.
We were always thrown into situations that we were not necessarily "trained" to handle but along the way our leaders helped guide us with so
Mar 4, 20222 min read


thoughts in quarantine
The current stay at home recommendations are difficult in so many ways. We are used to getting out, visiting friends, going out to eat,...
Mar 4, 20225 min read
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