“It is often difficult to overcome diversity and complexity in creating organizations that are able to innovate. This book is a great practical guide for any leader who wants to learn how his or her leadership has to change in order to establish the right climate, which is so essential for innovation.”

“Leaders—you are on notice! Linda Hill and colleagues will teach even the most experienced leaders how to rethink their approach to leading organizations that thrive on innovation. Collective Genius explains the paradoxes that make innovation so difficult and provides powerful lessons on how leaders can effectively collectivize the diverse slices of genius inherent in all organizations.”

“We tend to think of innovation as a spark of genius. This book proves that sustainable innovation actually requires ‘collective genius’—a ‘jazz ensemble’ or group of talented people whose leader sets the stage.”

“Insightful thinking on the true meaning of leadership in an ever-changing world. A must-read for any leader aspiring to transform an organization and capture its innovative spirit.”

“Almost every leader talks about innovation, yet most are frustrated by a lack of it. This book goes to the heart of how innovation can be fostered so that it occurs naturally. It breaks traditional models of leadership and offers a practical guide to what it takes to lead an innovative culture.”

“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.”

“Innovation is the driving force for our economy, yet poorly researched and understood from a leadership perspective. Collective Genius fills this void. It captures the essence of how leaders can foster innovation and unleash the full creative potential of their organizations.”

“Hill and company have written the definitive manual for innovation to guide business leaders of the twenty-first century.”

“Collective Genius builds upon rich case studies of some of the world’s most innovative companies. The authors identify essential paradoxes that lie at the heart of sustained innovation and fuel each link of the value chain, from inspiration to execution.”

“Linda Hill, an unusually perceptive scholar of leadership, has turned her focus to leading innovation within organizations. She and her coauthors studied leaders as diverse as Ed Catmull of Pixar, Vineet Nayar of HCL, and Amy Schulman of Pfizer. From their experiences, the authors develop common themes and actionable advice on how leaders can unleash and simultaneously harness the collective genius in their organizations.”