“In terms of getting people to experiment more and take more risk, ther...” — John P. Kotter Quote

In terms of getting people to experiment more and take more risk, there are at least three things that immediately come to my mind. Number one, of course, is role-modeling it yourself. Number two is, when people take intelligent, smart risks and yet it doesn't work out, not shooting them. And number three, being honest with yourself.

Those in leadership positions who fail to grasp or use the power of stories risk failure for their companies and for themselves.

The rate of change is not going to slow down anytime soon. If anything, competition in most industries will probably speed up even more in the next few decades.

I am always looking for stories that will shed light on how companies define themselves - for better or for worse. When shared with others, such stories can have an enormous impact on how well we move forward in the changing world around us.

What I found was that I thoroughly enjoyed the plumbing of experiment.

It's not an experiment if you know it's going to work.

Bill Gore from Goretex was a very strong influence because he was one of the first larger companies to experiment with freedom in the workplace.

The thing about black women and black hair is that you just have to experiment.

Events are the best opportunities to experiment with clothes, as we have to stick to a character in films.