From the numerous things he said I added my own interpretation and came up with a short list of MUST HAVES for success:

• The “Cause” - the organisation (department or team) to understand and believe in
• The Location - somewhere people want to come to with the space to do things
• The People (right) – realise you are not Tiger Woods – you need others to do that stuff
• Plan – short term detail/longer term concept – get the balance right
• Do stuff - “FIRE” – quick wins and keep moving
• Learn/change/adapt - do more stuff
• Consult everyone - a team of 60 is a TEAM of 60 – always!
• Decency - give respect, grace, integrity
• Communicate – personal!
• Persevere
• Support - at every stage – financial/administration …..

All sounds so simple!

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….he also said…..

A Leader…..MUST be determined to create a legacy of earthshaking transformation in their domain create/must necessarily create organizations which are …no less than Cathedrals in which the full and awesome power of the Imagination and Spirit and native Entrepreneurial flair of diverse individuals is unleashed … In passionate pursuit of jointly perceived soaring purpose and personal and community and client service Excellence.

Think!

He has a great list to follow:

1. Ready. Fire! Aim.

2. If it ain’t broke … Break it!

3. Hire crazies.

4. Ask dumb questions.

5. Pursue failure.

6. Lead, follow … or get out of the way!

7. Spread confusion.

8. Ditch your office.

9. Read odd stuff.

10. Avoid moderation!

Worth thinking about

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1. Movement - in all you do/say/act, think about how you move and the message it sends

2. Focus - future/positive things – ALWAYS

3. Language - use questions; choose positive words

You set the tone

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”

Gandhi

A couple of quotes from Frank Zappa that still hold up….

“My theory is that music is good, it’s the only religion that delivers the goods. And anybody who wants to hear any kind of music is entitled to hear that music because it’s good for you – it makes you feel good. If you like it, go for it. Just because I don’t like it doesn’t mean anything – it’s a matter of personal taste“

“Basically I’m in the idea business — whether it’s a musical idea or a spoken idea … If you wind up with a political system that wants to put idea men out of business, then you have worry on your hands”

Never be told what you can listen to or what you can think – but make sure you treat others the same!

Not really sure about the practical side of this but it pretty much sums up my thoughts on how great design makes me feel