Yet we act as if simple cause and effect is at work. We push to find the one simple reason things have gone wrong. We look for the one action, or the one person, that created this mess. As soon as we find someone to blame, we act as if we've solved the problem. Margaret J. Wheatley actactionblame share on social
Whatever life we have experienced, if we can tell our story to someone who listens, we find it easier to deal with our circumstances. Margaret J. Wheatley circumstancedealeasy Change image and share on social
I believe that the capacity that any organisation needs is for leadership to appear anywhere it is needed, when it is needed. Margaret J. Wheatley capacityleadershipneed Change image and share on social
We do as much harm holding onto programs and people past their natural life span as we do when we employ massive organizational air strikes. However, destroying comes at the end of life's cycle, not as a first response. Margaret J. Wheatley aircycledestroy share on social
In this present culture, we need to find the means to work and live together with less aggression if we are to resolve the serious problems that afflict and impede us. Margaret J. Wheatley afflictaggressionculture Change image and share on social
I think a major act of leadership right now, call it a radical act, is to create the places and processes so people can actually learn together, using our experiences. Margaret J. Wheatley actcallcreate Change image and share on social
Too many problem-solving sessions become battlegrounds where decisions are made based on power rather than intelligence. Margaret J. Wheatley basebattlegrounddecision Change image and share on social
Aggression only moves in one direction - it creates more aggression. Margaret J. Wheatley aggressioncreatedirection Change image and share on social
In virtually every organization, regardless of mission and function, people are frustrated by problems that seem unsolvable. Margaret J. Wheatley frustratefunctionmission Change image and share on social
When we can lay down our fear and anger and choose responses other than aggression, we create the conditions for bringing out the best in us humans. Margaret J. Wheatley aggressionangerbring Change image and share on social
