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Leading in the Wild

Lead Change Blog

A maverick band of rabbits, threatened by the spread of industrial construction near their warren (home), start out on a quest for a new warren and a better society. They extend a heartfelt invitation to all (does and bucks) to join them on their wild journey. “Do Welcome to the Wild. The Way of the Leader in the Wild.

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Leaders, Want To Master Innovation? Then Get Funny!

Tanveer Naseer

So to get the most out of innovation processes such as design thinking, truly creative leaders also need to master the social dynamics of… [wait for the punchline}…humor! We have witnessed that skilled leaders, those we call “Stand-Up Strategists”, understand the utility of humor to boost innovation.

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Expert

Lead Change Blog

That doesn’t mean that a river crossing couldn’t be constructed by non-experts and that it could be effective and innovative. ’ I am reflecting and considering the possibility that we need to listen to experts, consider laymen, embrace wild ideas and make our own disruptive choices.

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Sowing Wild Oats & Getting It Out of Your System - What's Really Happening

Building Personal Strength

His drive to achieve in class and in sports kept him on mostly on track during the wild ride of his teen journey. He was busy "sowing wild oats," experimenting with drugs until he dropped out of high school. As his innovations came on line, management decided they didn't want to lose his talent, so they made him a vice-president.

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Innovation is Everybody’s Business

Leading Blog

Innovation is within each of us. If we are going to be an innovator, we need to have a healthy relationship with change. Change is an opportunity to innovate. Tamara Ghandour defines innovation as “thinking differently about what’s right in front of you to create an advantage” in her book Innovation is Everybody’s Business.

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100 Answers to the Question: What Is Leadership?

Lead from Within

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” All members of an organization, who are responsible for the work of others, have the potential to be good leaders if properly developed.” “Leadership is about service to others and a commitment to developing more servants as leaders.

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Calculate How Much Your Company Should Invest in Innovation

Harvard Business Review

How much does your company need to invest in innovation? To get everyone to agree on a realistic goal, we suggest picking a year far enough in the future that people feel safe discussing what needs to happen by that time but not so far away that uncertainty about technological or market developments would render a discussion meaningless.