Discovering the Underlying Template

robertequinn–influence, leadership, positive leadership, positive mental map, Uncategorized–February 25, 2016

As people pay the steep price for acquiring the positive perspective, they become more and more masterful. Eventually they gain a theory of influence that allows them to inspire positive change in any situation. They may make mistakes, like Harbaugh did in asking about George Halas, but they tend to recover. If we look for them, even in strange places, like a TV show, we can choose to learn from them and we can accelerate our own efforts to become masters of positive influence.

An Inclusive Perspective

robertequinn–becoming bilingual, conventional thinking, positive mental map–October 12, 2015

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.

Acquiring the Positive Perspective

robertequinn–positive mental map, teachers–October 5, 2015

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

How to Attract a Job You Will Love

robertequinn–internally directed, job search, positive mental map, purpose–August 4, 2015

The door to a meaningful life is guarded by the demon of fear. It is opened by the power of internalized purpose. People flourish when the door opens. Organizations flourish when leaders open the door for their people.

Generalized Reciprocity

robertequinn–kindness, positive mental map–July 31, 2015

In the positive organization people engage in generalized reciprocity. The process is hard to understand because it is outside conventional norms. Understanding and practicing it is a source of power.

If you Hear the Music, you can Change the Dance

robertequinn–culture change, leadership, listening, positive mental map–July 15, 2015

The music of positive organizing originates from the human conscience. It is the music of leadership and change. When we align with it, we begin to pursue the highest good. As our bodies move in new ways, others begin to move with us and soon the organization is dancing to a new tune.