Trust is not simply a matter of truthfulness, or even constancy. It is also a matter of amity and goodwill. We trust those who have our best interests at heart, and mistrust those who seem deaf to our concerns. Gary Hamel amityconcernconstancy share on social
Over the centuries, religion has become institutionalized, and in the process encrusted with elaborate hierarchies, top-heavy bureaucracies, highly specialized roles and reflexive routines. Gary Hamel bureaucracycenturyelaborate Change image and share on social
You have to train people how to be business innovators. If you don't train them, the quality of the ideas that you get in an innovation marketplace is not likely to be high. Gary Hamel businesshighidea Change image and share on social
A well-conceived product excels at what it does. It's close to being functionally flawless - like a Ziploc bag, a radio from Tivoli Audio, a Philips Sonicare toothbrush, a Nespresso coffee maker or Google's home page. Gary Hamel audiobagclose share on social
Remarkable contributions are typically spawned by a passionate commitment to transcendent values such as beauty, truth, wisdom, justice, charity, fidelity, joy, courage and honor. Gary Hamel beautycharitycommitment Change image and share on social
A titled leader relies heavily on positional power to get things done; a natural leader is able to mobilize others without the whip of formal authority. Gary Hamel authorityformalheavily Change image and share on social
In a democracy, you don't need anyone's permission to form a new political party, publish a politically charged article, or organize a 'tea party.' And in open markets, individuals are free to buy and invest as they see fit. Gary Hamel articlebuycharge share on social
Today, no leader can afford to be indifferent to the challenge of engaging employees in the work of creating the future. Engagement may have been optional in the past, but it's pretty much the whole game today. Gary Hamel affordchallengecreate share on social
I don't know whether the universe contains any evidence of intelligent design, but I can assure you that thousands of everyday products do not. Gary Hamel assuredesigneveryday Change image and share on social
Online hierarchies are inherently dynamic. The moment someone stops adding value to the community, his influence starts to wane. Gary Hamel addcommunitydynamic Change image and share on social