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Helena Bouchez's avatar

For me, so much this:

Every successful individual, brand, and company is fed by their roots, but they aspire to change, grow, and adapt and fly with wings.

Wings without roots often get blown away.

Roots without wings wither and die.

Thank you, Rishad.

Fusing roots and wings is the way.

Shlaq's avatar

Thank you, Rishad. I only really got to know John these last few years; I'm grateful for that, and for the thoughtful insights he always shared, that you captured so beautifully here.

Rishad Tobaccowala's avatar

Thank you. Hope you are keeping well .

B Ghosh's avatar

Inspiring! Beautifully written. Thank you, Rishad.

Rishad Tobaccowala's avatar

Bipasha. Thank you.

Kiumarse Zamanian, PhD's avatar

Skillfully articulate & genuinely inspiring. A must read for all leaders around the world. Thank you, Rishad!

Patricia Clark's avatar

Oh Rishad, this makes me miss John and appreciate him even more, especially this... He remembered in a silicon based, data driven and digital world to remain a carbon infused, feeling filled and analog human.

Sue Matson's avatar

Rishad, this is beautifully written. I wish I had known him. Thank you.