Innovation is fostered by information gathered from new connections; from insights gained by journeys into other disciplines or places; from active, collegial networks and fluid, open boundaries. Innovation arises from ongoing circles of exchange, where information is not just accumulated or stored, but created. Knowledge is generated anew from connections that weren't there before.

Power in organizations is the capacity generated by relationships. It is an energy that comes into existence through relationships.

For us, someone who is willing to step forward and help is much more courageous than someone who is merely fulfilling the role.

Without aggression, it becomes possible to think well, to be curious about differences, and to enjoy each other's company.

Without reflection, we go blindly on our way.

we can't be creative if we refuse to be confused. Change always starts with confusion; cherished interpretations must dissolve to make way for what's new. Great ideas and inventions miraculously appear in the space of not knowing.

Too many problem-solving sessions become battlegrounds where decisions are made based on power rather than intelligence.