We have created trouble for ourselves in organizations by confusing control with order. Margaret J. Wheatley confusecontrolcreate 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
Organisations are now confronted with two sources of change: the traditional type that is initiated and managed; and external changes over which no one has control. Margaret J. Wheatley changeconfrontcontrol Change image and 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
I believe that our very survival depends upon us becoming better systems thinkers. Margaret J. Wheatley dependsurvivalsystem Change image and share on social
Probably the most visible example of unintended consequences, is what happens every time humans try to change the natural ecology of a place. Margaret J. Wheatley changeconsequenceecology Change image and share on social
Successful organizations, including the Military, have learned that the higher the risk, the more necessary it is to engage everyone's commitment and intelligence. Margaret J. Wheatley commitmentengagehigh Change image and share on social
In our daily life, we encounter people who are angry, deceitful, intent only on satisfying their own needs. There is so much anger, distrust, greed, and pettiness that we are losing our capacity to work well together. Margaret J. Wheatley angerangrycapacity share on social
These days, our senses are bombarded with aggression. We are constantly confronted with global images of unending, escalating war and violence. Margaret J. Wheatley aggressionbombardconfront Change image and share on social