Try to put it out, but it is a growing flame.
“In the modern world of business, it is useless to be a creative original thinker unless you can also sell what you create. Management cannot be expected to recognize a good idea unless it is presented to them by a good salesman.” - David Ogilvy
AdAge Piece on Lee Clow:
He cautioned about how smart the next generation is about media. “Young people have grown up with all things media,” he said. “They know when it’s lame and they know when it’s good.”
Before he stepped off the stage, Mr. Clow handed the audience one piece of advice. “Hire young people,” he said. “And don’t tell them what to do,” he said. “Ask them what to do.”