No Fear, No Failure is a must-read for all leaders engaged in developing and nurturing new ideas into products and looking to make innovation a way of working and a lever for driving sustained growth. Marchands experience as an innovation leader reflects abundantly through the practical examples and approaches she shares. One can learn and adopt her process for driving innovation into the organization while building the culture. -- Nitesh Bansal, CEO, R-Systems; former president, Infosys How many times have you or your boss said the F word? I've heard countless executives invoke fear of failure when facing critical business decisions, unintentionally blocking innovation in technology, in the revenue engine, and everything in between. In No Fear, No Failure, Lorraine Marchand fearlessly tackles this issue, providing an easy-to-apply framework supported by her own experience and 120 interviews. Her prescription for success will have you unlocking the secret to driving sustained growth in no time so no one is dropping the "F" bomb, including you. -- Maria Boulden, executive advisor and board member; former VP and executive partner at Gartner; former global sales director, Dupont Very often, venture capital involves a thoughtful step into the unknown. Managing the fear and trepidation that arises across all the stakeholders is a key determinant of success in our portfolio companies. I am delighted to see another book from Lorraine Marchand that, like The Innovation Mindset, can provide a guide for dynamic, fast-growth companiesand a road map for leaders as their company matures. -- Mark Adams, venture partner, Two Bear Capital; former COO/CTO, Adaptive Biotechnologies; former management consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton In a workshop and consulting engagement that drew rave reviews, Marchand helped our Novartis business leaders better understand the principles of change she espoused in her first book, The Innovation Mindset, and how to recognize, inspire, and cultivate an innovation mindset with customers and within our own organizational culture. In her new book, No Fear, No Failure, she shows us how to drive innovation into our way of working and thinking, helping us achieve sustained growth. -- David Valenzuela, national business director, Novartis Oncology, Rare Disease No Fear, No Failure provides a practical, structured approach to diagnosing the challenges to innovation within your organization and within yourself. This easy-to-read book offers a road map for navigating and reducing, if not removing, roadblocks to change as well as a powerful set of tools for building a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within your team and across your organization. -- Paul Russo, founding dean, Katz School of Science and Health; professor of data science, Yeshiva University As our keynote speaker for our Mastercard professional training seminars, Lorraine Marchand has inspired and energized our employees with her innovation mindset prescription for change. The ideas in No Fear, No Failure, which show how to help create a culture of innovation at the organizational level, are equally exciting and vitally important in helping managers and executives kindle and sustain that innovative flame in their corporations. -- Paul J. Bailo, Columbia University Professor, Professional Studies; CEO, PiPCG In this insightful book, youll discover a wealth of practical tools, strategies, and case studies that illuminate the path to fostering a culture of innovation and organizational change. Each chapter offers invaluable insights to help navigate the complexities of innovation. With easy-to-use frameworks, diagnostic tools, and exercises, youll learn how to overcome barriers, embrace uncertainty, and turn bold ideas into tangible results. Whether youre a seasoned entrepreneur or a corporate leader, No Fear, No Failure equips you with the knowledge and confidence to fortify your organization for the challenges ahead and unleash its full potential. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey toward innovation excellence! -- Deborah Y. Cohn, interim dean, School of Management, New York Institute of Technology This book is essential reading for boards of directors, CEOs, and their management teams. As a CFO, I have finally discovered a concrete framework in No Fear, No Failure that empowers leadership teams in any corporation to achieve exponential and sustained impact on shareholder returns while redefining the organizations full potential. -- Nisheet Gupta, chartered accountant and a seasoned CFO and global finance leader Lorraine Marchand maps out a path to overcoming the fear of failure that can hold back any business. Through insightful anecdotes and strategies, this book develops a framework for thinking about intelligent failure and empowering individuals and organizations to embrace change and allow passion and curiosity to thrive. No Fear, No Failure is a compelling and immediately useful read! -- Benjamin Newland, principal, Newland Ventures; chief legal officer, Kelix bioLimited; Director, Nightjar Coffee Limited In No Fear, No Failure, Marchand introduces a groundbreaking guide to corporate innovation, skillfully weaving together the essential 5 CsCustomer First, Culture, Chance, Collaboration, and Change. The book offers a fresh perspective on fostering a culture of innovation, providing insightful case studies and practical tools for organizations of all sizes to thrive in todays dynamic business landscape. -- Eric Piscini, CEO, Hashgraph
