Leading change in large organizations is hard work and offers little instant gratification. To sustain the energy to lead that change, innovators must take proactive steps to protect their psyches. Many commentators on innovation focus on the substance and approach to work; however, they abstract away the mental grit needed to cope with what often can be a lonely existence.
Coping Techniques for Lonely Change Leaders
You need mental grit before you can truly innovate.
February 26, 2014
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