For me a good post is one that makes me stop to think and analyze. Top marks for making me do that, Chip. The particular cartoon that you used is one of my all-time favorites and yes, I was always on the Roadrunner' side but I am also thinking about Mr Wile. E. Coyote - indeed he has resilience. Which brings up the point, that while Roadrunners are seen as progressive surely being resilient is a quality that needs to be taken into account.

As to the question about whether one is a roadrunner or a coyote, I think it is good to be a roadrunner but also switch to being a coyote to consolidate gains before moving forward in a strategic manner.

PS. I read your book 'Managers as Mentors" early in my managerial/leadership days and it is still on my bookshelf as a reference guide.