Creative Perspiration
One of the most remarkable myths in leading innovation is the belief that innovation comes from some special ability to dream up solutions and not from hard work. In reality, most of the amazing discoveries of the world came from perspiration mixed with inspiration. For example, although the Wright Brothers were successful at Kitty Hawk, we forget that they tested over 200 wing shapes, and failed with six different flying machines. Formula WD-40, the common lubricant.. well there were 39 WDs before they got that right. Dewitt Jones, one of the world's greatest photographers, is clear in his many writings and videos. Preparation and hard work is what leads to is remarkable photos. It is not enough to have the idea or the right view, one must work hard to make it work. Ironically, the same is true of strategic plans.. you know.. the ones that sit on the shelf... it takes hard work to make them happen!
Posted at 09:01AM Jun 25, 2006 by mowen in Leading Change & Innovation |