Lessons from Bob Dylan
The answer my friend, Is NOT blowin' in the wind
We hope 2025 is off to an inspiring start! If you're wondering if this is a music review, stay with us—we promise it’ll resonate.👇
Walking out of A Complete Unknown, the Bob Dylan biopic, one scene hit as a masterclass in transformation. Every business breakthrough starts the same way— by doing something never done before.
It was Dylan’s groundbreaking 1965 performance at the Newport Folk Festival, where fans and concert promoters expected the folk anthems that had made him a star. Instead, Dylan plugged in an electric guitar, shocking the audience with "Like a Rolling Stone". Booing and trash throwing ensued. But what the audience missed was history unfolding before their eyes—a moment that redefined music forever.
What can leaders learn from Bob Dylan?
Playing by the same rules, following the same script, and delivering “the expected” might keep you in the game, but it rarely leads to transformative breakthroughs or innovation. Dylan didn’t settle for being the best folk singer of his era. He trusted his creativity and instincts, pushing himself—and his audience—into uncharted territory.
What if you applied that same thinking to your career, team, and business?
We’re not saying quit your job and go on tour (though, why not?). But what if you gave yourself—and your team—the freedom to rethink conventions, challenge the status quo, and create something truly extraordinary?
“Think beyond what’s been done before. The world isn’t waiting for more of the same.”
The answer is NOT blowing in the wind. It’s already within you.
At The Kite, we call it Human A-I: the uniquely human capacities of Awareness and Imagination that unlock our untapped potential. Awareness allows us to see where we are. Imagination enables us to envision where we can go. In combination, they spark a shift that empowers individuals, teams, and organizations to break free from “we’ve always done it that way.”
The Power of Convergence
Growth isn’t a solo act —it’s a team effort. Sustainable transformation happens when leaders and teams rise together, aligned and engaged around a shared vision.
That’s why The Kite's approach integrates Human A-I into every step of the process, connecting individual development with team dynamics and organizational goals. We focus on creating systems and behaviors that transcend the ordinary, rendering the status quo—and those unwritten, unspoken rules—obsolete.
With your Human A-I in the lead, the impossible becomes possible. Like Dylan at Newport, all you need to do is embrace your electric moment—and play it loud.
If you’re ready to build the transformation roadmap for your organization, we are here to connect and share how The Kite can help.
