Wanted: Sharp People and Well-Rounded Teams
The problem with being a leader is that you’re never sure if you’re being followed or chased.
—Claire A. Murray
There are four key things we know about heroes from cinema experiences. We’ve addressed the cape issue and the hidden identity. The third is less obvious: to succeed you need to go “up.” Whether that’s climbing the outside of a tower block, flying up, or using a jet pack, up is the way to go.
We echo this myth in our organization structures and encourage people to climb the ladder of success. What gets conveniently ignored is that it’s like the board game, snakes and ladders. The time will come when you land on a square where the only way is down and out. And in today’s world of ...
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