Isn't it Ironic?

Just finished the book Tribes, here is one of my underlined paragraphs on page 113.

"The organizations that need innovation the most are the ones that do the most to stop it from happening. It's a bit of a paradox, but once you see it, it's a tremendous opportunity"

These type of businesses and industries have the most upside and opportunity for one leader to make a lasting change.

Can you recognize a business or industry that has been resistant to innovation, and with some dedicated change agents make a turnaround?

Timing of Change

More insights from Seth Godin in his book Tribes.

Seth writes "The best time to change your business model is while you still have momentum."

I agree with the statement, and it takes courage and vision. When things are going well it is human nature to shift down into cruise control. In contrast, true leaders who initiate action, keep growing by venturing into new markets and looking for additional income streams.

What would your business be doing if the economy was better?

Why Discomfort is Critical

More insights from Seth Godin in his book Tribes.

He writes "If you're not uncomfortable in your work as a leader, it's almost certain you're not reaching your potential as a leader"

The great ones understand this. I just hope to gently remind myself that tension is needed and can be good. Leaders need to test themselves and the more they do, the better they become. Do you agree?

Seth's Marketing Math

I am currently reading Seth Godin's Tribes. I find the simplicity of his "marketing math" powerful.

"Ideas that spread win. Boring ideas don't spread. Boring organizations don't grow. Working in an environment that is static is not fun. Even worse, working for an organization that is busy fighting off change is horrible. So why haven't you and your team launched as many purple cows as you'd like?"

I don't know about you, but it makes me face the man in the mirror.