Turns out that in an age of wrenching change and hyper-competition, the most valuable human capabilities are precisely those that are least manage-able. Continue reading
Leadership
“Whatever the problem, community is the answer.”
My own work, and what I’ve observed and participated in, has convinced me that global change always begins from small local efforts that then connect with other small local efforts; after many years of hard work, of experimenting and learning together, these small efforts may suddenly emerge as a powerful global system of influence. Continue reading
Revolutionary change is highly disruptive; a movement is uniting
What a company needs is not a revolution but a movement. Continue reading
Trust has to be ruthless
Trust is tough. The reality is, however, that even the best recruiters and the best judges of character will get it wrong sometimes. Continue reading
Ten design Rules for gray-haired revolutionaries – Gary Hamel
1. Set unreasonable expectations
No company out-performs its aspirations. Non- linear innovation begins with unreasonable goals. Demonstrate that it is actually possible to dramatically outperform the average. Continue reading
Full Effort is Full Victory
Gandhi wanted so deeply to help the world that he dedicated his life to siphoning every trace of self-interest out of his heart and mind, leaving them pure, radiantly healthy, and free to love. It took him nearly twenty years to gain such control of his thinking process, but with every day of demanding effort he discovered a little more of the deep resources that are within us all: unassuming leadership, eloquence, and an endless capacity for selfless service.
Convince your enemy that he will gain very little by attacking you
A wise Chinese master has this to say about the strategies of the warriors of light: Continue reading
Disturb Me, Please!
In graduate school, I had one professor who encouraged us to notice what surprised or disturbed us. If we were surprised by some statement, it indicated we were assuming that something else was true. If we were disturbed by a comment, it indicated we held a belief contrary to that. Noticing what disturbs me has been an incredibly useful lens into my interior, deeply held beliefs. Continue reading
We want to live by each other’s happiness – Charles Chaplin
“…I’m sorry, but I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business. I don’t want to rule or conquer anyone. Continue reading
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