Government is like an onion. To understand it, you have to peel through many different layers. Most outsiders never get beyond the first or second layer.
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Leaders must encourage their organizations to dance to forms of music yet to be heard.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Leaders should inspire their teams to innovate and embrace new ideas that are not yet apparent.
This quote emphasizes the role of leaders in fostering creativity and encouraging their teams to explore uncharted territories. By suggesting that organizations should 'dance to forms of music yet to be heard,' Bennis implies that effective leadership involves guiding teams toward innovation and the adoption of forward-thinking strategies that may initially seem unconventional or unrecognized.
Themes
LeadershipInnovationCreativityInspirationChange
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting focused on brainstorming new product ideas.
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