Business Quote by Carly Fiorina
“To build a great company, which is a CEO's job, sometimes you have to stand up against conventional wisdom.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Stanford Graduate School of Business, 2015
Leaders must sometimes defy conventional wisdom to drive innovation and growth.
In simple terms: Stand up against the norm.
Key Takeaway
Challenge the status quo wisely.
Themes
leadership
innovation
risk‑taking
Mood
inspirational
strategic
Type
leadership
visionary
When to use this quote
- board meetings
- product launches
- strategic planning sessions
Key Concepts
disruptive strategy
organizational change
visionary thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you follow tradition?
- How to balance risk and consensus?
A Different Perspective
Risk of alienating stakeholders if not managed.
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