The leadership parable of the roofer, the carpenter, and the inline skater

Most "leaders" at organizations:

• Don't understand that organizational breakthroughs can come from anywhere

• Aren't really that comfortable with ideas outside of their own

This varies by organization, of course, but most managers/leaders I've worked with fall into those camps. If you don't believe me, look at how promotions tend to work: the guys (mostly gu…