Horizontal Loyalty

Description

It has became our mantra, our religion... it's what keeps us sane. The moment I read the line I knew I had found the words that captured my career and it’s challenges… in fact, my colleagues’, generation’s, students’ careers and their challenges.
“Horizontal Loyalty” has because the gospel I preach to colleagues to keep them and myself going as we try to change (and, yes, save) journalism.
That term, which came from the 2011 UC Berkeley commencement speech given by RadioLab's Robert Krulwich, is about believing and investing in your friends. Not only be loyal to them in your career rather than a company, but in fact do something about it... build something.

Questions Answered

How to stay motived, sane and passionate with a little help from your friends?
While some startups have this culture in them, why do most people choose to follow a traditional career path rather than embrace disruption?
How can we change culture -- albeit frustrating -- collaboratively?
How can we frame collaboration as a strength rather than a sign of weakness in some people's eyes?
What examples -- projects, businesses, etc. -- reflect the ethos of Horizontal Loyalty?