Innovation often occurs at the intersection of different fields. Explore how learning from diverse fields broadens your view and enhances problem-solving abilities.
One of the reasons company boards seek diversity is that they get input from diverse lenses.
I remember thinking back I was an N.E.D. after listening to another NED comment… “wow, I never would have thought of that in a month of Sundays”. And that made me listen harder and also helped me become more rounded.
That's a brilliant insight, Mark. Your "month of Sundays" moment perfectly captures the tangible value of diverse perspectives. It's not just about different backgrounds, but genuinely different ways of thinking that can unlock solutions or angles no single individual, however experienced, would have found alone. That experience clearly shows how it leads to better listening and personal growth too. Powerful stuff.
One of the reasons company boards seek diversity is that they get input from diverse lenses.
I remember thinking back I was an N.E.D. after listening to another NED comment… “wow, I never would have thought of that in a month of Sundays”. And that made me listen harder and also helped me become more rounded.
That's a brilliant insight, Mark. Your "month of Sundays" moment perfectly captures the tangible value of diverse perspectives. It's not just about different backgrounds, but genuinely different ways of thinking that can unlock solutions or angles no single individual, however experienced, would have found alone. That experience clearly shows how it leads to better listening and personal growth too. Powerful stuff.
This makes sense to me, having a more lateral approach to problem solving thinking outside of the square