Organisations are now confronted with two sources of change: the traditional type that is initiated and managed; and external changes over which no one has control. Margaret J. Wheatley changeconfrontcontrol Change image and share on social
When leaders take back power, when they act as heroes and saviors, they end up exhausted, overwhelmed, and deeply stressed. Margaret J. Wheatley actbackdeeply Change image and 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
Destroying is a necessary function in life. Everything has its season, and all things eventually lose their effectiveness and die. Margaret J. Wheatley destroydieeffectiveness Change image and share on social
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
Hopelessness has surprised me with patience. Margaret J. Wheatley hopelessnesspatiencesurprise Change image and 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
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
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
