The article emphasizes a necessary paradigm shift in leadership and collaboration, advocating for a more inclusive, community-focused approach over traditional patriarchal models. It introduces Transformative Social Systems (TSS), emphasizing skills like co-creation and deep listening. The authors call for democratic, collective leadership development that transcends individualism and encourages cooperation for tackling contemporary challenges effectively.
Author Archives: Gofish! Collective
Unlearning Education: From Control to Curiosity
The GoFish! Collective examines the systemic issues in modern education, highlighting control, conformity, and fear as barriers to creativity. They argue that traditional models prioritize obedience over curiosity, leading to anxiety and disconnection among students. The conversation emphasizes the need for transformative, presence-based education that nurtures individual potential and fosters inquiry.
🎣 GoFish! Collective Reflections on Control and Emergence
The article presents a dialogue among the GoFish! Collective on the theme of control and its impact on emergence and leadership. Participants reflect on their experiences with control, its roots in fear, and the importance of shifting perspectives from an ego-centric to an eco-centric approach. They advocate for allowing diverse perspectives and embracing uncertainty for better outcomes.
Emergence vs. Structure: A Collective Reflection
A collective reflection from GoFish! CollectiveBy Joanna Staniszewska with Katrin Shaw, François Knuchel, and Brett Sadler In a recent GoFish! Collective conversation, we didn’t set out to discuss time. But like many important things, the topic emerged on its own — uninvited but necessary. We found ourselves sitting inside a shared tension: calendars that overflow,ContinueContinue reading “Emergence vs. Structure: A Collective Reflection”
Tapping Into Another Dimension: Business Growth Beyond Transactions
We are obsessed with metrics, conversions, and aggressive marketing tactics. We often forget that true business growth isn’t just about selling—it’s about connection, purpose, and authenticity. The GOFISH! Collective latest discussion revealed a deeper truth: sustainable success comes not from chasing clients but from creating spaces of trust, alignment, and belonging. Beyond the Scarcity MindsetContinueContinue reading “Tapping Into Another Dimension: Business Growth Beyond Transactions”
Zoom on Emergence: a GoFish! Collective conversation
The GoFish! Collective meeting highlighted the balance between structure and surrender, exploring the themes of control, emergence, and the importance of psychological safety. Members shared personal reflections, emphasizing the necessity of trust and curiosity in fostering genuine collaboration. The dialogue revealed that meaning is co-created, relying on interpretation and engagement.
Emergence: the balance between control, curiosity, and safety
In the first episode of the GoFish! Collective podcast, hosts explore emergence’s relationship with control, safety, and curiosity. They discuss how trust influences participation and innovation, emphasizing the need for inclusive dialogue to foster true emergence. The conversation raises questions about balancing guidance and allowing organic development in social constructs.
Where are we at? Insight into the collective state.
GoFish! Collective’s meeting highlighted the significance of open dialogue in fostering organizational success. Members Kat, Joanna, Francois, and Brett candidly discussed challenges and frustrations, emphasizing the need for sustained energy, mutual accountability, and a clear collective vision. Their reflective approach showcased how vulnerability can drive transformative change within the group and community.
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