Come up Quote by Mark McCormack
“If new ideas are the lifeblood of any thriving organisation-and, trust me, they are-managers must learn to revere, not merely tolerate, the people who come up with those ideas.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Business Leadership Talk, 1990s
Innovation thrives when leaders respect idea generators, not just tolerate them.
In simple terms: Respect idea creators to foster innovation.
Key Takeaway
Value and empower innovators.
Themes
leadership
innovation
respect
organisation
Mood
inspirational
serious
Type
advisory
motivational
When to use this quote
- Corporate meetings
- startup brainstorming
- team building
- product development
Key Concepts
Organizational culture
psychology of creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders balance respect with strategic fit?
- What structures support idea sharing?
A Different Perspective
Ideas may be rejected if not aligned with current strategy.
