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Legacide: Why legacy thinking is the silent killer of innovation
"We need to innovate!" - Every CEO ever
Innovation is not about changing your product, it's about changing your mindset. It's not about doing something new, it's about stopping doing something old. This entire book rehashes these two lines in as many ways as ground-breaking (if you dropped him off a high platform wearing heavy shoes) business thinker Richard Mulholland was able to do in around 125 pages.
Changing the legacy mindset is not easy, but hot-damn, it's worthwhile. Legacide, the book, hopes to do just that.
Innovation is not about changing your product, it's about changing your mindset. It's not about doing something new, it's about stopping doing something old. This entire book rehashes these two lines in as many ways as ground-breaking (if you dropped him off a high platform wearing heavy shoes) business thinker Richard Mulholland was able to do in around 125 pages.
Changing the legacy mindset is not easy, but hot-damn, it's worthwhile. Legacide, the book, hopes to do just that.
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132 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 1, 2017
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August 4, 2017
Got this book in the welcome pack at JSinSA 2017 conference.
Book didn't look like much, quite "lean".
I enjoyed the format of having a bunch of small chapterettes.
It is extremely easy to read and follow. Information is to the point.
Found my self laughing a couple of times.
The premise of the book is to break away from legacy thinking/doing, and change things.
He presents an idea, then give examples of small practical things that can be done.
He also urges you to change your habits around things that aren't necessarily broken. Simply because there is no reason for doing something the same way everyone else does it.
Book didn't look like much, quite "lean".
I enjoyed the format of having a bunch of small chapterettes.
It is extremely easy to read and follow. Information is to the point.
Found my self laughing a couple of times.
The premise of the book is to break away from legacy thinking/doing, and change things.
He presents an idea, then give examples of small practical things that can be done.
He also urges you to change your habits around things that aren't necessarily broken. Simply because there is no reason for doing something the same way everyone else does it.
December 19, 2016
Rich has written a useful and insightful "business" book that isn't a book about business in the traditional (best practice) way. Which is the point.
Read with a notepad nearby. If you've never met Rich, this book is like a fooking long coffee with him.
Read with a notepad nearby. If you've never met Rich, this book is like a fooking long coffee with him.
December 13, 2016
A quick, fun and thought-provoking read. Make sure you have a pen with you when reading this book as you'll want to make a ton of notes. Some really smart thinking in this book.
If you've ever seen Rich speak or had lunch with him, you'll read this and hear him talking you through his book!
If you've ever seen Rich speak or had lunch with him, you'll read this and hear him talking you through his book!
December 20, 2016
Legacide is jam-packed with lessons, thought-starters, ponderings, questions, more questions, but above all it takes you to an uncomfortable place where most fear to tread: Questioning yourself and all the decisions you've made until now. Brutally brilliant.
February 26, 2019
Every Business owner... actually, everyone should read this book
Richard nails it... so many things we do in our work days are simply legacy... this book and the topics have sparked so many debates in our office and a whole new way of trying to achieve our goals... thanks Rich!
Richard nails it... so many things we do in our work days are simply legacy... this book and the topics have sparked so many debates in our office and a whole new way of trying to achieve our goals... thanks Rich!
August 7, 2017
This is a great practical book that can easily change the way you look at life in general. Strongly recommend
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November 21, 2024Legacy: Feedback sandwich
Why: It's kind, but if your feedback sandwich is honest, it's also helpful.
This refreshingly slim volume is packed with innovative tips. Mulholland definitely knows what he's talking about, and I admire his journey.
The book is 10 years old now, and some of the references/jokes look their age (Richard, let me know if you'd like to collaborate on a revised edition), but the heart and soul of Legacide is in its practicality and ability to make you think, "Why do we do that?" I also think the way it was designed and printed is cool.
I wish more higher-ups at work would engage in retrospective curiosity, or just read Legacide. Guess I'll have to drive the innovation from the ground.
Why: It's kind, but if your feedback sandwich is honest, it's also helpful.
This refreshingly slim volume is packed with innovative tips. Mulholland definitely knows what he's talking about, and I admire his journey.
The book is 10 years old now, and some of the references/jokes look their age (Richard, let me know if you'd like to collaborate on a revised edition), but the heart and soul of Legacide is in its practicality and ability to make you think, "Why do we do that?" I also think the way it was designed and printed is cool.
I wish more higher-ups at work would engage in retrospective curiosity, or just read Legacide. Guess I'll have to drive the innovation from the ground.
September 29, 2025
Read it in one go. As someone who doesn’t usually read non-fiction, this book held my attention. It led me to interrogate my own relationship with relevance and nostalgia. Great book.
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