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
I've wanted to see beyond the Western, mechanical view of the world and see what else might appear when the lens was changed. Margaret J. Wheatley changehavelens Change image and share on social
For us, someone who is willing to step forward and help is much more courageous than someone who is merely fulfilling the role. Margaret J. Wheatley courageousforwardfulfill 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
We know from science that nothing in the universe exists as an isolated or independent entity. Margaret J. Wheatley entityexistindependent 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
For eons, humans have struggled to find less destructive ways of living together. Margaret J. Wheatley destructiveeonfind Change image and share on social
Listening is such a simple act. It requires us to be present, and that takes practice, but we don't have to do anything else. We don't have to advise, or coach, or sound wise. We just have to be willing to sit there and listen. Margaret J. Wheatley actadvisecoach share on social
Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful. Margaret J. Wheatley achieveblindlyconsequence Change image and share on social
In these troubled, uncertain times, we don't need more command and control; we need better means to engage everyone's intelligence in solving challenges and crises as they arise. Margaret J. Wheatley arisechallengecommand Change image and share on social