The Art of Creative Management

This quote is taped up in my office to remind me of the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurial cultures:

Imagine, for a moment, that you’ve been put on an island and handed a sack of rice, some vegetable plants, and a chicken. “Good luck,” says the person who brought you there. “You’ll be responsible for growing your own food now; I know you’ve never done that before, but I have every faith in your ability.”

Then he gets in the boat and leaves, merrily waving goodbye.

Crazy, right?

It's from a ChangeThis manifesto called "Growing Great Employees" by Erika Andersen. She's written a book by the same name. Both are very helpful, um, help.

There's a new edition of ChangeThis out this week. If you're not already subscribed, please consider it - it's like Fast Company and David Letterman pleasantly smooshed together.

Comments

[Erika Andersen]

Leigh,

I'm glad you liked the manifesto - and the book!

Great blog, btw --

Warmly,
Erika