For example, I was discussing the use of email and how impersonal it can be, how people will now email someone across the room rather than go and talk to them. But I don't think this is laziness, I think it is a conscious decision people are making to save time. Margaret J. Wheatley consciousdecisiondiscuss share on social
In the past, it was easier to believe in my own effectiveness. If I worked hard, with good colleagues and good ideas, we could make a difference. But now, I sincerely doubt that. Margaret J. Wheatley colleaguedifferencedoubt Change image and share on social
We have created trouble for ourselves in organizations by confusing control with order. Margaret J. Wheatley confusecontrolcreate 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
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
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
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
