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Dogs, Cattle, Hedgehogs, and Foxes
Generalists add immense value by bridging gaps and ensuring that different parts of an organization work in harmony. But when generalists try to pose as specialists, they risk creating unnecessary complexity, diluting their true strengths, and eroding trust.
When Disciplines Collide
Many people train for specialization within specific disciplines. Journalism degrees lead to journalism careers, marketing degrees lead to marketing careers, etc. Even when people go to school for something else, career paths tend to create tracks. But collaboration is inherently interdisciplinary. People have to come together to get things done.
The Fiction Edition
Everything is a relationship between elements within a system. Independence is simply a standpoint in such relationships. Interdependence—the relationship between systems. And it is the oscillation of intra-, inter, and independence that makes us whole, whole within wholes.
The Parrots and the Lions
In today’s digital landscape, what’s called “thought leadership” has become a race to the bottom, chasing the lowest common denominator. It lacks two essential ingredients: thinking and leading. Regardless of all the squawking about content, thought leaders do have a choice, however. Join the parrots, or roar at the lions.
Intradependence Day
Everything is a relationship between elements within a system. Independence is simply a standpoint in such relationships. Interdependence—the relationship between systems. And it is the oscillation of intra-, inter, and independence that makes us whole, whole within wholes.
What is the Idea Sled?
Why do so many thought leadership initiatives stall? They often lack the spark of genuine excitement. They aren’t fun. But they can be. Get on