Leadership and Innovation in Henry V

The video discusses the leadership genius of Henry V, focusing on his ability to bring the future into the present by envisioning desired outcomes and working backward to achieve them. It highlights his strategic approach of turning opponents' strengths into weaknesses and his own weaknesses into strengths, a concept now used in business. An example is provided with 3M's development of Post-it notes, showcasing how a failed product was turned into a successful innovation.

What is the main focus of the session discussed in the introduction?

• The life of Henry V

• Leadership skills of Henry V

• The Battle of Agincourt

• The history of Young Scholars

How does Henry V bring the future into the present?

• By painting a picture of the desired future and working backwards

• By ignoring the present

• By relying on others to plan for him

• By focusing only on the present

What is a key aspect of Henry V's leadership as discussed in the session?

• His ability to bring the future into the present

• His ability to ignore the present

• His ability to predict the future

• His ability to live in the past

What strategy does Henry V use to deal with the French assets?

• He ignores them

• He turns them into liabilities

• He enhances them

• He copies them

What is an example of a modern business applying Henry V's strategy?

• Creating a new type of glue

• Developing a new marketing strategy

• Turning a failed glue into Post-it notes

• Inventing a new type of paper

What was the outcome of 3M's initial glue project?

• It was never completed

• It worked very poorly

• It was a moderate success

• It was a great success

What did 3M create from their failed glue project?

• A new type of adhesive tape

• Post-it notes

• A new type of paint

• A new type of sealant

How do businesses today use Henry V's strategies?

• By avoiding risks

• By focusing only on their strengths

• By turning liabilities into assets

• By ignoring their weaknesses