Business Quote by Adam Lashinsky
“Innovation, like creativity, is an amorphous concept. It's the holy grail of business, but achieving it - even merely explaining it - is lightning-in-a-bottle difficult.”
About This Quote
Innovation is elusive, akin to a holy grail; explaining or achieving it is extremely difficult.
In simple terms: Innovation is hard to define and achieve.
Key Takeaway
Embrace experimentation and accept uncertainty.
Themes
innovation
creativity
business
Mood
inquisitive
challenging
Type
philosophical
business
When to use this quote
- product development
- marketing strategy
- organizational change
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
strategic thinking
R&D
entrepreneurship
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance innovation with practicality?
- What metrics indicate genuine innovative progress?
A Different Perspective
May lead to over‑pursuit of novelty.
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