“Gary has a way of synthesizing the literature around innovation in a way that is very practical, and you can do something about it rather than getting overwhelmed by different processes, frameworks, and ways to engage in the innovation cycle.”
“It’s a novel about DevOps, security, and audit compliance. It brings back some of the things CIOs need to keep at the forefront. It’s cool to invent technology, but you have to be secure and compliant.”
“It highlights how the mental models and mindsets of people are so ingrained in who they are and are so hard to change. Understanding the psychology can help you get people from where they are to where they need to be in order to be successful.”
“Think Again reinforces the need for humility to reconsider our past commitments, doubt to question our present decisions, and curiosity to reimagine our future plans - and avoid the tunnel vision that can otherwise prevent us from seeing other possibilities.”
“It is so inspiring and so powerful. The vulnerable stories are those that inspire us all to know that we can achieve anything that we put our mind to.”
“I would recommend this book to anyone going into any job or any role. It's provides a framework for approaching change, whether it's going on a new team or becoming a CTO or CEO of a big company.”
“For any CIO, you have a lot of demands on your time. Trying to figure out how to stay focused on a particular topic to get it to closure, then move on to the next topic requires a person to eliminate the distractions and get it done.”
“It's beautiful. He's almost a poet the way he writes. It's both really enjoyable to read and it forces one to stretch your mind about what we're actually living in.”
“I was so enamored and engrossed with the book because he brought innovation without any formal education for the innovation, and was also a public servant.”
“It’s about the role of caste in race relations in the United States over the past 400 years. It's the most transformational book I've read in the past six months.”
“For other CIOs that want to have a bigger influence, you can't just go in talking about whatever your day job is. This book can enable you to break out into other areas and have interesting conversations.”
