Frans Johansson

The Medici Effect was never really about just ideas. It was about people. The Renaissance wasn't the result of a collection of brilliant ideas floating through Florence. It was the result of human beings creating conditions where those ideas could meet. That distinction matters more today than ever.

And in today’s world—where change happens faster than ever—complexity kills adaptability. Simplicity is no longer a nice-to-have. It’s your edge.

When it comes to innovation, here's a surprisingly insightful question: are you a fish, or are you a gorilla? It might sound odd at...