Culture Speaker Jeremy Gutsche Talks About Pushing the Boundaries
Shelby Lee Walsh — January 30, 2013 — Business
References: jeremygutsche & exploitingchaos
Innovation speaker Jeremy Gutsche isn't afraid of bold changes or chaos. The dot com world demands constant adaptation and a keen eye for opportunity spotting, but so do most other industries as well. Moving quickly, according to Gutsche, should be a higher priority than achieving perfection.
In Gutsche's business strategy book Exploiting Chaos, he uses an insightful quote from Colin Powell that illustrates why pissing people off is not only inevitable, but necessary. Powell states,"Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off. Good leadership involves responsibility to the welfare of the group, which means that some people will get angry at your actions and decisions. It's inevitable, if you're honorable. Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity."
Transformational change will make people uncomfortable, but making the right changes will ultimately lead to both success of both the team and company.
In Gutsche's business strategy book Exploiting Chaos, he uses an insightful quote from Colin Powell that illustrates why pissing people off is not only inevitable, but necessary. Powell states,"Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off. Good leadership involves responsibility to the welfare of the group, which means that some people will get angry at your actions and decisions. It's inevitable, if you're honorable. Trying to get everyone to like you is a sign of mediocrity."
Transformational change will make people uncomfortable, but making the right changes will ultimately lead to both success of both the team and company.
Trend Themes
1. Transformational Change - Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in implementing bold and uncomfortable changes that can lead to success.
2. Quick Adaptation - Fast-moving industries require a priority on adapting quickly rather than striving for perfection.
3. Pushing Boundaries - Embracing chaos and being bold in decision-making can lead to innovative breakthroughs.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - The ever-evolving tech industry is ripe for transformational change and quick adaptation.
2. Retail - The retail industry can benefit from pushing boundaries to create unique customer experiences and stay competitive.
3. Leadership Development - The field of leadership development can explore how embracing chaos and discomfort can lead to transformative leaders and organizations.
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