The purpose of the podcast is to remove the mystery about creativity, innovation, ingenuity and reveal that the creation of ideas is not a trick or gift but instead a skill. A skill that can be learned, a skill that can be practiced and a skill that can be mastered by anyone with any education level. Phil McKinney oversees the long-range technical strategy, research and development and innovation programs for Hewlett-Packed (HPQ) Personal Systems Group (PSG) as the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Phil is recognized, through his worldwide speaking engagements, blog (www.philmckinney.com) and weekly podcast (www.killerinnovations.com) as a leading authority on innovation and its impact on business, industries, economies and society. Ask Silicon Valley has tagged Phil with the title of Mr Innovation while The San Jose Mercury News dubbed him the Chief Seer. CIO Insight named Killer Innovations as a must listen podcast. Phil shares his experience and expertise in a practice he refers to as paying it forward. He was the beneficiary of career impacting mentor and when asked how he could ever pay it back, his mentor said to pay it forward. The content on his blog and podcast is made available under a Creative Commons License. Why is this so important? Everyone wants to be more creative. The creation of ideas is so steeped in the myth of accidental discovery that many conclude it is like playing the lottery. Why do some people seem more innovative than others? What is their secret? Why do they have the gift and not me? You are creative. Listen and learn how. Follow on twitter: @philmckinney

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