Seth's Blog : Plasticity

It's pretty easy for some kids to switch gears. They can go from sad to ebullient in seconds, and switch contexts without much fuss. Others have more trouble. As we get older, our natural ability to thrive in a new situation can decrease. But, like a ... # [View Online](16743383/150530305/6827eab04fe870e06cb35c031c917210) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] [Plasticity]( It’s pretty easy for some kids to switch gears. They can go from sad to ebullient in seconds, and switch contexts without much fuss. Others have more trouble. As we get older, our natural ability to thrive in a new situation can decrease. But, like a muscle or a skill, it responds to practice. The same is true for organizations. As the world changes faster and faster, it seems clear that organizations that prize plasticity will thrive. [Add to Any]( [Digg This]( [Add to FaceBook]( [Add to LinkedIn]( [Pin it!]() [Post to X.com]( [Subscribe by email]( [Subscribe by RSS](  • [Email to a friend]( • You're getting this note because you subscribed to Seth Godin's blog. Don't want to get this email anymore? Click the link below to unsubscribe. [Safely Unsubscribe]( • [Archives](subscriberid=150530305&validate=6d3c0645f60c73f7130adcdf8dd69e3b&portal=1081591) • [Preferences]( • [Contact]( • [Subscribe]( • [Privacy]( Email subscriptions powered by [FeedBlitz®]() • [1800 Camden Road, Suite 107-258 • Charlotte, NC 28203, USA](