How do you break out of your old mindset, in a way that will fuel innovation?
Try heading to 16th-century Florence, according to Frans Johansson, the best-selling author of The Medici Effect.
Johansson (pictured) notes that the wealthy Medici family corralled a truly diverse set of thinkers, put them in the same place, and watched creativity flourish. And he believes that the 21st century, with easily accessible social media and diverse cities, offers some equally effective forums for collaboration.
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