A noble purpose inspires sacrifice, stimulates innovation and encourages perseverance.

We owe our existence to innovation. Our species exists thanks to four billion years of genetic innovation.

Most companies don't have the luxury of focusing exclusively on innovation. They have to innovate while stamping out zillions of widgets or processing billions of transactions.

You have to train people how to be business innovators. If you don't train them, the quality of the ideas that you get in an innovation marketplace is not likely to be high.

Management innovation is going to be the most enduring source of competitive advantage. There will be lots of rewards for firms in the vanguard.

I confess that reading proofs is a pleasure. It stimulates and inspires me.