“May we all beware lest our innovative ideas appear very cliche before we even blink.” MayIdeasInnovativeClicheBlinkInnovative Ideas Author:David Livermore
“When you start paying attention to diversity, you notice it (and notice its absence!). And based on the culture of your upbringing and the culture of your organization, you may or may not be primed to think consciously about innovation.” ThinkingMayCultureAttentionDiversityOrganizationInnovationAbsencePay AttentionUpbringing Author:David Livermore
“Perspective taking is taking on the perspective of others. It's what we do anytime we buy a gift for someone else ("What would they like?"). So it means breaking the golden rule ("Treat others the way you want to be treated") and instead, acknowledges that others may not want what you want.” WayWantMayMeanPerspectiveTreatsWhat You WantTreatedGoldenAcknowledgeGolden Rule Author:David Livermore
“Many Westerners see follow-through and reliability as the most critical factor in how they calculate the trustworthiness of another individual. In some other cultures, who you know and how you're related to other individuals is the most important variable. And for others, it may be as much about your reputation and what others have said about you.” KnowsMaySaidImportantCultureIndividualCriticalReputationFactorsRelatedVariablesOther CulturesTrustworthinessReliabilityFollow ThroughWesternersWho You Know Author:David Livermore