Launching a Breakthrough Product or Service is a Team Sport

You may live alone. You may work alone. But you are NOT alone

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For the moment, let’s say you are on the cusp of launching a bold, new project in the world — one that not only inspires you, but is the first thing you talk about whenever people ask you what you’re up to these days.

Your life’s work. Your calling. What moves you.

Congratulations! I am very happy for you, especially since all of us need meaningful projects we can throw our whole selves into.

That being said, there is one thing I urge you to keep in mind as your very cool project unfolds.

Innovation is a team sport!

While the origination of a powerful new idea or initiative is often an individual experience, implementing that idea or initiative requires a truckload of collaboration. Maybe two truckloads. Or three. And that, unfortunately, is where lots of wonderful, new projects break down.

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” — Helen Keller