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.
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The Paradox of Change: Why We Resist What We Want
The author explores the disconnect between perceived professionalism and authentic interactions, highlighting how fear perpetuates inauthenticity in workplace settings. It argues that this disconnection drains energy and fosters burnout. By confronting fears and recognizing shared struggles, individuals can foster connection and understanding, breaking down barriers and enhancing emotional freedom.
Rethinking Perception, Beliefs, and Social Consensus
The Silent Choir of Art: How Creation Awakens Our Humanity Art, music, poetry, painting, sculpture, film, and performance—what do they all have in common? They emerge from within us, breathing life into what might seem impractical but, in reality, has the power to move, uplift, and release emotions. Art plays on the strings of ourContinueContinue reading “Rethinking Perception, Beliefs, and Social Consensus”
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.
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.
Distributed leadership in practice
The case study examines a creative agency facing high turnover, stressed management, and disengaged employees. After implementing distributed leadership, where teams set their own targets and make their own decisions, the company saw reduced turnover, lower sick days, improved client satisfaction, and increased revenue and profitability.
From Force to Flow
The blog post emphasizes the shift from traditional to modern thinking, advocating for empowerment over control in leadership. It promotes self-managing teams and autonomy, urging leaders to embrace change for 21st-century success. The author encourages readers to join the Reinventing Work movement, promoting organizational evolution and empowerment.
Stress Cleanse Your Workplace
Stress in the workplace is most often due to difference between reality and expectations. Leaders can reduce stress by being authentic and valuing individuality. Creating a low-pressure environment helps to produce a “flow” state, which increases individual and team performance.
How to improve your talent retention and attraction: what employees want
This post discusses employee turnover and offers advice for improving talent retention. It covers red flags to avoid in the workplace, green flags to look for, and key questions to ask employees. Emphasizing the importance of autonomy, clear goals, and support, it suggests treating employees like adults and focusing on engagement to retain talent effectively.
What makes a brave leader?
Brave leaders support their team with transparency, trust, and empowerment, allowing them to align with the organization’s purpose and make decisions. This nurturing environment encourages learning through experimentation and tolerance of failure. Leaders also provide the necessary resources and technology for effective communication and decision-making.
Organisational Culture – Embodied Learning in a New Simulation
Participants of an online people simulation exploring organizational culture found the experience fun, challenging, and eye-opening. By immersing themselves in different organizational cultures, they gained valuable insights into collaboration, team building, and the impact of cultural norms and behaviors on individuals. The simulation provides a unique, embodied learning experience, making it a powerful tool for navigating organizational change and fostering deep conversations and new possibilities.
What makes a great company culture?
Listening is the most important inter-relational skill to make a great organisational culture. It creates psychological safety for people to speak up. Practices like circle meetings and the consent process facilitate open communication and decision-making. Leaders are called to prioritize listening and collaboration to address barriers and implement changes. Starting conversations with “why” and engaging in open dialogue can uncover shared purpose and facilitate innovation.
Treat your people like human beings, not human resources
Genuine connections are vital in all relationships, fostering respect, trust, and consideration. A unified purpose and humane treatment of employees are crucial for business success. Understanding and investing in employee development, offering flexibility, and trusting their abilities are key to retaining talent and accommodating future workforce needs, ultimately leading to a thriving work environment.
Is Hierarchy Toxic?
The discussion on hierarchy in organizations is contentious, with some emphasizing its necessity for order while others decry its negative impact. Despite its potential for toxic power dynamics, hierarchy itself is not inherently harmful. A reimagined approach, exemplified by grassroots neighborhood parliaments, highlights hierarchy’s potential as a bridging tool for empowered decision-making and community service.
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