The controversial “innovate or die” message in the introduction to this paper [80] was intended by Tom Peters to unnerve or inspire leaders. If these words were notes to be taken up in a new piece of music being composed for innovation leaders, the notes are still there but the volume levels have increased. World-class musicians have since added their notes and parts of the emerging masterpiece are becoming recognizable amidst the noisy challenges that surround the modern-day leader. The notes in this
article are intended to help turn notes into a symphony for those leaders who want to improve their innovation. Some may even become maestros, world-renowned conductors and composers in the process.