Summary

Lord Nelson empowered ship captains who were "entrepreneurs of battle" by creating agile, malleable teams that could collaborate, share, and learn, based upon a common mission, shared language, and a culture of trust, openness, and fearlessness. Organizations that are seeking to achieve their digital transformation must also empower "entrepreneurs of innovation" by creating agile, malleable teams that can collaborate, share, and learn, based upon a common mission, a shared language of the customer, and a culture of team empowerment.

My final point in the book is this: You have all the tools and skills necessary to be successful, but ultimately your success is on you. The minute you start to blame others for your problems, you abdicate control of your life. Don't do it. Own your mistakes, and you will own your future.

I have failed several times in my life, and each failure has not only tested my faith and resolve but has provided valuable lessons...