Practically Radical by William C. Taylor Summary
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In "Practically Radical," William C. Taylor reveals how to transform companies through "vuja de" thinking - seeing familiar situations with fresh eyes. Endorsed by Arianna Huffington as "the most powerful change manual you'll ever read," it teaches Henry Ford's secret: find breakthrough ideas in unexpected places.
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Reinventing Organizations in Turbulent Times
History shows that crisis breeds innovation. During the Great Depression, Russel Wright created the bestselling American Modern dinnerware. The Eames designed iconic furniture during 1940s material shortages. GM maintained Buick by promoting used cars during economic collapse. Microsoft and FedEx launched during recessions. The pattern is clear: while others retreat during downturns, visionaries advance. As James Surowiecki observed with Kellogg's Depression-era success, doubling down when competitors pull back creates lasting advantage. The real risk isn't "sinking the boat" with bold initiatives but "missing the boat" through excessive caution. Think about it - how many transformative companies were born during economic turmoil? The connection isn't coincidental. Constraints force creative thinking, and disrupted markets create openings for newcomers unburdened by outdated assumptions. When established players focus on survival, innovators can redefine entire industries. This explains why "Practically Radical" has become required reading in executive education programs at Harvard and Stanford - it provides both inspiration and practical frameworks for transformation during uncertainty. What if the greatest danger to your organization isn't taking too many risks, but taking too few? What if playing it safe is actually the riskiest strategy of all?
Fresh Eyes and Cross-Pollination: Finding Inspiration in Unlikely Places
Standing Out by Design: The Power of Deliberate Difference
The Heart of Innovation: Emotional Connection as Strategy
Distributed Leadership and Collective Intelligence
Open Innovation and Community Engagement
The Game-Changer's Manifesto
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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