Champion Quote by Tom Peters
“The new idea either finds a champion or it dies. No ordinary involvement with a new idea provides the energy required to cope with the indifference and resistance that change provokes.”
About This Quote
New ideas need strong advocates; without them they die, and ordinary involvement can't overcome resistance.
In simple terms: Ideas need champions to survive.
Key Takeaway
Find or become a champion for ideas.
Themes
innovation
leadership
resistance
champion
Mood
determined
strategic
Type
motivational
business
When to use this quote
- startup launch
- product development
- policy reform
- social movements
Key Concepts
entrepreneurship
change management
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes an idea worth championing?
- How can you rally support effectively?
A Different Perspective
Not all ideas merit championing.
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