Thinking Differently
- Jun 30
- 1 min read
Dick Fosbury made the “Fosbury Flop” famous at the 1968 Olympics, where he won gold and set an Olympic record with his unconventional high-jump technique. If you’ve ever seen the high-jump, you might understand the apprehension he faced.
Rather than follow the traditional forward-facing style, Fosbury approached the bar diagonally and cleared it backward—a move that transformed the sport.
As he refined the technique, many people, including coaches, reportedly dismissed him. But Fosbury persisted—and his impact on high jump is undeniable.
As he developed the technique, many people reportedly dismissed him, including coaches.
Fosbury challenged the status quo.
By thinking differently, he changed high jump forever.
What different approach can you try next to a challenge you are facing?
How can you create conditions that encourage creative thinking across your team?
