Imagine It Forward: Summary Review
This is a summary review of Imagine It Forward containing key details about the book.
What is Imagine It Forward About?
"Imagine It Forward" by Beth Comstock with Thal Raz is a book that offers insights and guidance on how to drive innovation and transformation in large organizations. Drawing on her experience as the former Vice Chair of General Electric, Comstock shares personal stories and practical strategies for navigating change and disruption in today's fast-paced business environment. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity, creativity, and collaboration in driving innovation, and provides guidance on how to cultivate these qualities in yourself and your team. Comstock also offers advice on how to overcome resistance to change, build a culture of innovation, and embrace new technologies and business models. The book provides a range of case studies and real-world examples, and includes practical tools and resources for leaders and innovators who want to drive change and create a more innovative and adaptive organization. Overall, "Imagine It Forward" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in driving innovation and transformation in large organizations, offering practical advice and insights on how to stay ahead of the curve in today's rapidly changing business environment.
Imagine It Forward is an inspiring, fresh, candid, and deeply personal book about how to grapple with the challenges to change we face every day. It is a different kind of narrative, a big picture book that combines Comstock’s personal story in leading change with vital lessons on overcoming the inevitable roadblocks. One of the most successful women in business, Comstock shares her own transformation story from introverted publicist to GE’s first woman Vice Chair, and her hard-won lessons in shifting GE, a 125 year old American institution, toward a new digital future and a more innovative culture.
Summary Points & Takeaways from Imagine It Forward
Some key summary points and takeaways from the book include:
* Embrace change: Change is inevitable, and it is essential to embrace it instead of resisting it. Comstock's career was defined by her willingness to take risks and try new things, even if it meant stepping out of her comfort zone.
* Challenge assumptions: Comstock challenges readers to question their assumptions and consider the possibilities of what could be. This approach leads to innovation and growth.
* Curiosity is key: Cultivate your curiosity and stay open to new ideas. Comstock encourages readers to keep asking questions, learn from diverse perspectives, and stay open to new experiences.
* Collaboration is essential: Comstock believes in the power of collaboration and encourages readers to build a diverse network of partners who can help them achieve their goals.
* Take action: To make progress, you must take action. Comstock advises readers to be proactive, take risks, and experiment with new approaches.
* Balance is important: While pursuing success is important, it is also essential to find balance and prioritize self-care. Comstock encourages readers to take care of their mental and physical health to avoid burnout and achieve long-term success.
* "Imagine It Forward" is an inspiring and informative read that offers practical advice and insights for anyone looking to make an impact in their career or personal life.
Who is the author of Imagine It Forward?
Elizabeth "Beth" Comstock is an American business executive. She is a former vice chair of General Electric. She operated GE Business Innovations, which developed new businesses, markets and service models; drove brand value and partners to enhance GE's inventive culture.
Tahl Raz is a storyteller of big ideas in business, technology and the social sciences that are transforming the way we work and live. An award-winning journalist and best-selling author, he has edited and published in everything from Inc. Magazine and GQ to Harvard Business Review and the Jerusalem Post.
What are good quotes from Imagine It Forward?
“For the strategy to become reality, people need to see themselves in the story and then take action to make the story happen.”
“Giving ourselves permission allows us to hack rules that don’t make sense rather than follow them;
"Developing a habit of self-permission will instill in you the belief that you are in control of your career and your life, regardless of what is going on around you.”
“A spark is a person, usually an outsider, whose unique perspective—the more different, the better—challenges the team to think differently.”
Book details
- Print length: 389 Pages
- Genre: Business, Nonfiction, Leadership
What do critics say?
Here's what one of the prominent reviewers had to say about the book: “Imagine It Forward is like having a coach on your shelf to help you lead forward. Beth shares her lessons on summoning candor, courage and action to make meaningful change happen in any organization.” — Kim Scott, New York Times Bestselling Author, Radical Candor
* The editor of this summary review made every effort to maintain information accuracy, including any published quotes, chapters, or takeaways. If you're interested in furthering your personal development, I invite you to check out my list of favorite personal development books page. On this page, you'll find a curated list of books that have personally impacted my life, each with a summary and key lessons.
Chief Editor
Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.
