Organizations have to come to grips with the fact that tests of adaptive capability aren't always pleasant. Learning can be a powerful emotional event, and organizations have to be cognizant of that. They must understand that those who complete high-quality executive education programs are going to see the organization with fresh eyes after they return. Those who re-enter the workplace filled with new enthusiasm and new ideas often find a chilly response on the part of their supervisors.

In great groups, the right people always have the right job.

Leaders keep their eyes on the horizon, not just on the bottom line.

Make sure you have someone in your life from whom you can get reflective feedback.

Organizations should try to find out if their learning programs actually work.

Don't over-react to the trouble makers.

Neotony is a metaphor for the quality of life - the gift - that keeps the fortunate of whatever age focused on all the marvelous undiscovered things to come.