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 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 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
Even though worker capacity and motivation are destroyed when leaders choose power over productivity, it appears that bosses would rather be in control than have the organization work well. Margaret J. Wheatley appearbosscapacity 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
I think we have to notice that the business processes we use right now for thinking and planning and budgeting and strategy are all delivered on very tight agendas. Margaret J. Wheatley agendabudgetebusiness Change image and share on social
Circles create soothing space, where even reticent people can realize that their voice is welcome. Margaret J. Wheatley circlecreatepeople 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
The nature of the global business environment guarantees that no matter how hard we work to create a stable and healthy organisation, our organisation will continue to experience dramatic changes far beyond our control. Margaret J. Wheatley businesscontinuecontrol share on social