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The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation

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“The leadership of innovative teams and organizations is perhaps the most confounding mystery in business today. Business leaders know they have to do it but have little idea where to start. Collective Genius tells the stories of those who have cracked the code. It reveals the principles by which we might unlock the collective potential of our colleagues and release the creative potential of our organizations.”

Tim Brown, President and CEO, IDEO

“Linda Hill and her coauthors argue that innovation requires a different kind of leader—someone who can create and sustain a culture that brings out the ‘collective genius’ of all their diverse and talented people. A great read for anyone leading a team, organization, or community.”

Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos; New York Times bestselling author, Delivering Happiness

“Innovation. Leadership. Motivation. Execution. What we need to do is quite obvious. And thanks to this book, we now have a guide to teach us how.”

Clayton M. Christensen, Kim B. Clark Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School; author, The Innovator’s Dilemma

“As someone who serves as a custodian of an institution dedicated to creativity and innovation, I found this book full of great stories and practical ideas that I believe in deeply, as well as new ideas that I can’t wait to try out. A must-read for any manager or participant in an organization that requires innovation—in other words, any organization that wants to be successful in the new world of continuous massive disruptions.”

Joi Ito, Director, MIT Media Lab

“Collective Genius offers real-world insights that will help today’s business leaders challenge the status quo, drive new ideas, and create an environment where change and innovation are the norm.”

Kenneth I. Chenault, CEO and Chairman, American Express

“As every company struggles to be more innovative, Collective Genius provides an excellent framework that highlights each aspect required to foster an innovative environment. It is one of the few books that truly captures innovation in action and the important role—and qualities—of leaders who make it happen. I would recommend Collective Genius as a worthwhile read for anyone who wants to accelerate their innovation efforts.”

Terri Kelly, President and CEO, W. L. Gore & Associates

“Collective Genius is a great read, full of important insights for anyone involved in high-impact innovation. The book shows how teams in diverse fields, from technology to design, collaborate to deliver breakthrough results. I look forward to sharing it with my colleagues.”

Mark M. Little, Senior Vice President, Director of Global Research, and Chief Technology Officer, General Electric

“Just when you thought the world didn’t need yet another book on leadership or innovation, Collective Genius comes along, packing a disruptive punch. Hill, Brandeau, Truelove, and Lineback reveal a new area of theory and practice that challenges conventional thinking on leadership. They assiduously demonstrate the power that comes from exploring the domains of leadership and innovation through an integrated framework and, in the process, introduce us to some of the most creative, diverse, and inspiring leaders working in business today.”

Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation

“Collective Genius is a fascinating book about the role of leadership in creating an innovative organization. Innovation requires a different approach to leadership, and the authors tell us exactly how it works. A must-read for tomorrow’s leaders of innovation.”

Cristina Ventura, Joyce Senior Vice President, Lane Crawford Joyce Group, Hong Kong

“Collective Genius is a terrific book for any business leader who cares about or trades in ideas. The authors have chosen a diverse and compelling set of companies—from a luxury brand in Korea to a California animation studio—to demonstrate how to build a culture of diverse thinking and innovation. The concept of ‘creative abrasion,’ especially, struck a chord with me, as it perfectly describes the research process we employ at Bernstein.”

Robert van Brugge, Chairman and CEO, Sanford C. Bernstein
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“Collective Genius provides great insights that put a fresh perspective on the subject of leadership and innovation, a potent combination for constant business regeneration and sustainability. The authors argue convincingly that those in leadership positions are not necessarily prone to lead in a way that creates an environment conducive to generating new ideas; and importantly, that leaders have to understand their role in enabling innovation to take place.”

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