What can leaders learn from nature—particularly mountain goat wool? This marvel of biological engineering, offers a wealth of insights for leaders. Dive into this article to get bio-inspired!

“First you fall in love with Antarctica, and then it breaks your heart.” That’s what renowned science-fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson wrote about the White Continent.

I discovered the truth of that quote firsthand when I journeyed to Antarctica in late 2023. There’s no other way to put it: Antarctica is astonishing. It is home to stunning glaciers, a dramatic coastline, and diverse wildlife. But while this remote continent may seem far removed from daily life, what happens there impacts us all.

Embracing the natural world can offer profound insights into thriving in life and leadership! As I hiked through mountains and forests this year, I found myself reflecting on three key aspects of a bio-inspired mindset.

When I was a kid growing up in Colorado, aspen trees (Populus tremuloides) were a big part of playing outside. Today, with a bio-inspired mindset, we can see analogies of nature operates to business and society. Just as genetic diversity is the fuel that drives evolution, diversity of people is creative fuel that drives innovation and revenue.