The Failure-Tolerant Leader. Companies are beginning to accept the value of failure at the level of corporate policies, processes, and practices. But it's an entirely different matter at the personal level. That's where failure-tolerant leaders can help employees overcome their fear of making mistakes, creating a culture of intelligent risk-taking that makes innovation routine.

The Discipline of Innovation. Despite what some managers believe, innovation depends more on systematic analysis than on f ashes of inspiration. By focusing on seven key areas of opportunity, you can lead your company to brilliant ideas that pay off in the marketplace.

Tough-Minded Ways to Get Innovative. Technological breakthroughs are all well and good, but when it comes to innovation, small, steady improvements across the business are the way to go. Making that happen requires flexible yet firm management and a good measure of guts.