I’ve received an enormous amount of feedback to my post this weekend that innovation is what happens when you combine bravery and strategy.
Particularly the bravery part.
We talk about this a lot with clients. And we’ve become more sensitive to the fact that many times the real reason a business is struggling is because the owners have lost confidence, and so are clinging to what they know.
We learned when building our own business that it’s easy to be brave when things are going well. But much, much harder when your backs are to the wall. Pressure of every kind makes acting instinctively fraught with anxiety and restricted by second guessing.
This year I’ve started to work with a remarkable woman who specializes in helping people find their voice. Jennifer Hamady is a singing coach, but her expertise extends far beyond the auditory manifestation of notes and lyrics. Her genius lies in helping people understand how to release their talent. To coin Sir Ken Robinson’s definition, she helps people find their Element.
There is greatness in all of us. And if for now that seems unlikely, history suggests that those who are willing to look for it, will find it.
Some of Our Clients
