Company learning in a company town

"I think the whole company has learned when you step out and do bold things, you win, and when you're cautious and let other people do bold things, you lose."
- Bob Lutz, retiring vice chairman of GM

I'm going to miss Bob Lutz, and I've never had the privilege to meet the man. But he was refreshingly candid, always insightful, and those who work for him constantly praise his leadership. Regardless of the age, or the age we live in, we need more businesspeople like Mr. Lutz.

I for one will heed Bob Lutz's advice. Because in the words of advertising legend Bill Bernbach, "the future, as always, belongs to the brave."

More about winning thinkers and thinking that comes out of Detroit (yes, Detroit!) to come ...