I reviewed a book a while back called Orbiting the Giant Hairball that was given to me by a friend this past summer. Since then I’ve gotten no less that 20 people to read it (no joke) and I’ve had fantastic interactions over it and I’m using it in the leadership coaching group I’m starting (this week!).I thought I’d include one whole chapter from the book because it’s great. It’s chapter 19 entitled “Orville Wright.” Here’s the chapter in its entirety:
“Orville Wright did not have a pilot’s license.” (pg. 191)
There it is. The whole chapter. How great is that? It’s amazing how the simple truth that creativity ought to be freed from bureaucracy can be expressed so concisely and with such common sense humor.Don’t wait for the bureaucracy to give you permission before you begin innovation. At some point you may need to grease the wheels of the organizational machine, but don’t wait to create and pursue dreams!”
