I am reading a great book: Antifragile: Things that Gain from Disorder by Nassim Taleb. His concept is that there are things (and people) that are fragile, meaning that they are damaged by disorder, change, chaos, and errors; and that there are antifragile things (and people) who grow and benefit from change, chaos, disorder, and errors.
Read MoreWhat if we radically changed our view and said that the reason to do business was to serve the people in the company? What if the whole idea of business was to serve the well-being and happiness of the people doing the work? Impossible?
Read MoreProfit should be the outcome not the goal. Profit that ignores the process and the people is less valuable than profit that accompanies doing something well, something that benefits people....
Read More...print out your org chart, and turn it upside down. What if the whole organization was focused on the success of the people and processes at the old bottom, and now at the top of the chart?
Read MoreMy primary commitment to myself is to optimize my life. I am in constant search inside and out for ideas, techniques, understandings, blocks, baggage, ideas that don’t support me, perspectives, knowledge, practices, diet, exercise, etc. For me, this is the core principal to how I live. I apply this to myself, my relationships, my work, my parenting, my life.
Read MoreWhy are you in business? Why do you work? On one level we can say to make money, to provide for myself or my family. However, most of us have chosen work that suits us, why is that?
Read MoreIn what areas of your life are you in an oasis? Where would you like to experience more fulfillment? What are the risks you are unwilling to take to have your life the way you really want it?
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The idea of identifying and working toward a “want for us” grows us as individuals and supports the deeper meaning and opportunity for love in marriage and committed relationships.
Read MoreI often use the terms "teacher", "coach" and "mentor" to describe what I do. It is important to understand the differences between them as you work to master Inquiry Method™ and Inquiry Management™.
Read MoreWhat if we were surrounded by people, businesses, agencies, and systems that were just as concerned for our long term well being as immediate short term gains? How would it affect our culture of business?
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