Since Neoteny was founded, "Neoteny" has become more and more common when discussing traits essential for leadership. Here is an article from Harvard Business School. Lucky we have www.neoteny.com. Originally Jun was worried people would think of giant tadpoles when they heard our name. :-)

Are Business Schools Really Important "Crucibles of Leadership?" HBSWK Pub. Date: Sep 30, 2002

by Jim Heskett

The new book Geeks and Geezers by Warren Bennis and Robert Thomas, argues that all the leaders they studied, whether "geeks" (under thirty) or "geezers" (over seventy), have the ability to engage others in shared meaning; a distinctive and compelling voice; a sense of integrity; and "neoteny," a trait that makes them "addicted to life" and able to recruit protectors, nurturers, and believers through a long and productive leadership career.

Posted by Joichi Ito at October 08, 2002 01:01 PM