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“There's no correlation between how good your idea is and how likely your organization will be to embrace it.” quote by Seth Godin
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“There's no correlation between how good your idea is and how likely your organization will be to embrace it.”

Seth Godin

About This Quote

Source Book: This Is Marketing, 2018

Ideas are judged by organizational culture, not intrinsic merit, affecting adoption.

In simple terms: Ideas succeed or fail based on culture.

Key Takeaway

Align ideas with your organization’s values.

Themes

innovation culture adoption

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

business motivational

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • team meetings
  • strategic planning

Key Concepts

organizational behavior psychology leadership

Questions to Reflect On

  • What cultural barriers affect your ideas?
  • How can you adapt ideas to fit the culture?
A Different Perspective

Even great ideas can be ignored if they clash with existing norms.

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