Leadership Commitments #1
Leaders should have the commitment to “know” the members of the organization, which can lead to more effective instances of shared change. These leaders should be understanding of and be able to address their subordinates’ fear of loss through power dynamics or implied loss of position, the appearance of temporary incompetence, the fears of punishment […]
The “Acceptable Shortfall” of Short-term Learning Events
We are working on addressing the “acceptable shortfall” of short term learning events (seminars) and the theories and processes available to make these potentially empowering venues. We must understand the current state of short term learning events within systems. Addressing issues such as individuals’ needs and fears, leadership and its pitfalls, individual pushback and benign […]
The Ephemeral Nature of Validation
The Ephemeral Nature of Validation As a child-to-adult development researcher I have seen the enormous individual insistence on unstable sources of personal validation in my consulting work. The necessity of maintaining a positive sense of self in harsh or competitive work environments takes a toll on our ability to refresh for each day and new […]
“Our lives are not our own. We are bound to others, past and present, and by each crime and every kindness, we birth our future.”
Cloud Atlas, message, and movie. “There is a natural order to this world and those who seek to undermine it do not fare well.” – A challenge for us all………
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