When the Vision is a Living Thing
A key to moving forward in an externally open manner is the presence of a vision. A vision is a […]
Mindfulness and Creation
Action and alertness give rise to learning. By this I mean active, transformational learning. It is an expansion of awareness […]
Learning and Unconditional Confidence
Karl Weick points out the essential role of movement in the process of learning. He writes: “Once people begin to […]
Empowerment
When things are always the same, we can and do develop stable hierarchies in which people do highly repetitive work. […]
Creating a Better Self
Self-change does not arise from willpower. Self-change derives from the clarification and pursuit of purpose in uncertain contexts. When we […]
Maps and Communication
Most people operate form the conventional mental map. When they determine that their people are unfixable problems, they no longer have use for them. The people know it. Some people acquire the positive mental map and see their people and their purpose as one. They can never learn enough about the people they serve, and they love to be with them. The people know it.
NPR Broadcast
I was honored to be interviewed once again by Lisa Barry at our local NPR station here in Michigan. I […]
The Fourth Question
To enter the fundamental state of leadership, the fourth question is this: Am I externally open? This question is complemented […]
An Elusive Leadership Skill
People in the normal state seek to stay in their zone of comfort. This leads to stagnation and is what […]
Purpose and Accelerated Learning
Some people with strong academic credentials have mediocre careers. Some people with weaker academic credentials, find purpose, and begin to create new and unique experiences. Such people may choose to ponder their experiences, and thus learn how to bring about things that seem impossible. They become successful initiators and innovators. They move ahead of people with more impressive academic qualifications.