In Japan, there’s a phrase shoshin, which means “beginner’s mind”; and ancient Japanese wisdom tells us that “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few”. Each of us can tap our beginner’s mind, but it has to happen consciously and with repeated practice. This is difficult, but a must for anyone striving to innovate, because only in the beginner’s mind will you notice a natural openness to boundless new possibilities. Lisa Bodell is an inspiring visionary who’s helping you ignite innovation by asking you to Kill The Company; “the first step towards greatness is to proactively attack your own weaknesses and problems because if you don’t kill your company now, someone else will…” Don’t let your processes trump your culture; here’s how you can innovate to a better future…..
