For me, this is a familiar image - people in the organization ready and willing to do good work, wanting to contribute their ideas, ready to take responsibility, and leaders holding them back, insisting that they wait for decisions or instructions. Margaret J. Wheatley backcontributedecision 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
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
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
Aggression is inherently destructive of relationships. People and ideologies are pitted against each other, believing that in order to survive, they must destroy the opposition. Margaret J. Wheatley aggressionbelievedestroy 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
We experience problem-solving sessions as war zones, we view competing ideas as enemies, and we use problems as weapons to blame and defeat opposition forces. No wonder we can't come up with real lasting solutions! Margaret J. Wheatley blamecompetedefeat share on social
Most people associate command and control leadership with the military. Margaret J. Wheatley associatecommandcontrol 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
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
