"They Became What They Beheld"
Most of us, however, see the normal world as something to accept and conform to. When we are in that state of passive acceptance, our view of ourselves diminishes.
Most of us, however, see the normal world as something to accept and conform to. When we are in that state of passive acceptance, our view of ourselves diminishes.
In positive organizations there is a great emphasis on purpose and it frees people from the mindlessness that dominates conventional organizations. Conscious choices lead to new patterns. Culture is thus continually renewed and aligned with the highest collective intention.
We live in a tumultuous time. Change is everywhere, and we are surrounded by circumstances that seem to demand more […]
While the conventional perspective is exclusive, the positive perspective is inclusive. In gaining the positive perspective one does not lose the conventional perspective. The positive leader holds both perspectives and is therefore has more choices and is more powerful.
Few executives ever commit themselves to the common good, free themselves from the need for recognition, and commit to building positive organizations.
Hierarchical organization is positive unless someone allows it to become negative.
Positive leaders must provide a meaningful vision. They must also provide the resources necessary to attract people to new experiences.
We are all potential change agents.
Positive organizing can occur in any profession. It usually occurs because of a person who has acquired a more mature and complex way of seeing and being
Leadership is the tool belt that holds all the other tools in place. Leading the change process not only alters the organization it also alters the leader.