Moments of Impact Quotes

“A desk is a dangerous place from which to view the world.”
― Chris Ertel, Moments of Impact: How to Design Strategic Conversations That Accelerate Change

“Here’s a short list of things that strong strategic thinkers do habitually. → Systems thinking: Construct—and constantly tinker with—mental models about how their business works to solve problems and spot new opportunities. → Scanning and pattern recognition: Perpetually scan for new data points and insights from a wide range of sources—including those beyond their industry. → Challenge own assumptions: Invite other people to challenge their thinking as well as their underlying thought processes. → Balance future and present orientation: Consider the future and the present needs of their business at the same time, without conflict.”
― Chris Ertel, Moments of Impact: How to Design Strategic Conversations That Accelerate Change

“It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on him not understanding it.”
― Chris Ertel, Moments of Impact: How to Design Strategic Conversations That Accelerate Change

“VUCA World—an environment of nonstop volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.”
― Chris Ertel, Moments of Impact: How to Design Strategic Conversations That Accelerate Change