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
Our willingness to acknowledge that we only see half the picture creates the conditions that make us more attractive to others. The more sincerely we acknowledge our need for their different insights and perspectives, the more they will be magnetized to join us. Margaret J. Wheatley acknowledgeattractivecondition share on social
I'm sad to report that in the past few years, ever since uncertainty became our insistent 21st century companion, leadership has taken a great leap backwards to the familiar territory of command and control. Margaret J. Wheatley 21stbackwardscentury share on social
Listening moves us closer, it helps us become more whole, more healthy, more holy. Not listening creates fragmentation, and fragmentation is the root of all suffering. Margaret J. Wheatley closecreatefragmentation Change image and share on social
I think it is quite dangerous for an organisation to think they can predict where they are going to need leadership. It needs to be something that people are willing to assume if it feels relevant, given the context of any situation. Margaret J. Wheatley assumecontextdangerous 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
Everyone in a complex system has a slightly different interpretation. The more interpretations we gather, the easier it becomes to gain a sense of the whole. Margaret J. Wheatley complexeasygain Change image and 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
For eons, humans have struggled to find less destructive ways of living together. Margaret J. Wheatley destructiveeonfind Change image and share on social
Aggression only moves in one direction - it creates more aggression. Margaret J. Wheatley aggressioncreatedirection Change image and share on social
