The respect of 'why', or Obedient Serfs Don't Innovate

A mediation on today's post by Seth Godin: "The respect of 'why'".

Questionsall was my first Twitter handle, and is the title of my poetry blog, and my very first site here on Blogger. I deeply value questioning, on probing. In not accepting things at face value.

I believe the path to a great life comes through questions.

What do I want to do with my life?
What feeds my soul?
What makes my heart soar?
What steals my energy? My passion? My joy?

Hence, wise leaders accept the value of questioning. Everyone on the team needs to value the mission, share the dream and the goals. Then, and only then, will you have a team of innovators.

Obedient serfs don't innovate!

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