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
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
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
It's not unusual for a would-be entrepreneur to get turned down half a dozen times before finding a willing investor - yet in most companies, it takes only one 'nyet' to kill a project stone dead. Gary Hamel companydeaddozen Change image and share on social
We owe our existence to innovation. Our species exists thanks to four billion years of genetic innovation. Gary Hamel billionexistexistence Change image and share on social
At the pinnacle of great design are products so gorgeous and lust-worthy that you want to lick them: a Porsche 911, Samsung's Luxia TV, an Eames lounge chair or anything by Loro Piana. Gary Hamel chairdesigneame Change image and share on social
Businesses fail when they over-invest in what is at the expense of what could be. Gary Hamel businessexpensefail Change image and share on social
Building human-centered organizations doesn't imply a return to the paternalistic, corporate welfare practices of the 19th century. Most of us don't want to be nannied. Gary Hamel 19thbuildcenter Change image and share on social
It doesn't matter much where your company sits in its industry ecosystem, nor how vertically or horizontally integrated it is - what matters is its relative 'share of customer value' in the final product or solution, and its cost of producing that value. Gary Hamel companycostcustomer share on social
If organized religion has become less relevant, it's not because churches have held fast to their creedal beliefs - it's because they've held fast to their conventional structures, programs, roles and routines. Gary Hamel beliefchurchconventional share on social
