"Where there is no vision, the people perish" -- Proverbs 29:18a (KJV) In our breakout session at the "hope" Kingdom Networking event, Tim Svboda of YWAM SF taught us that "Information creates Vision creates Mobilization creates Transformation." In particular, it is incredibly helpful to know the the ratio and distribution of: ethne: people groups, cultural touch points evangel: churches,... Continue Reading →
I deeply appreciate and respect the new focus and push for 21st-century learning outcomes. I just don't think they go far enough. Here are the four core character traits that I believe are foundational to creating those outcomes, as well as healthier individuals, communities, and society. Agency: I choose to take responsibility for what happens... Continue Reading →
Most organizations' financial structures are designed for predictability rather than explosive growth. To change that, we must: Invest Constructively in Passion Specifically: 1. Align Incentives Learn what people deeply want. Articulate how they can pursue that by contributing to the organization's mission 2. Unleash Talent Learn where people are the happiest and most productive. Build support systems that allow them to maximize... Continue Reading →
When I discussed theories about how and whether Apple has solved the Innovator's Dilemma, I neglected to mention my favorite theory: Institutionalizing Startup Thinking (IST) Apple has solved the Innovator's Dilemma by institutionalizing startup thinking. This is characterized brilliantly by an Andreessen Horowitz post on Why We Prefer Founding CEOs: The technology business is fundamentally the innovation... Continue Reading →
Andrew Dunn from Insight Labs recently posted a call for metaphors about Iterating imagination: Creativity. Structure. The two are normally thought to be at odds. But for a large organization to produce imaginative results again and again, it must have a structure that anticipates reinvention. He listed four models they came up with: Church and State: these... Continue Reading →
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