We are supposed to believe, much as Dorothy was supposed to believe the Wizard, that if someone claims they are powerful that they are then, indeed, powerful. Further, we are led to believe that the more bombastic, the louder the claim, the more authentic it is.
I've come to believe that is not true. So, here are a few thoughts on the very nature of power.
A loud voice without wisdom is just a loud voice; true wisdom is so powerful it doesn't need to brag.
Power is not narcissistic; the very energy of power dictates it is not a solo sport.
Power has no need to belittle; power is so secure in it's own right that it is believable without needing to step on other people.
Power does not bully.
Power is willing to challenge itself, it is willing to be wrong for the purpose of finding the right answer.
Power is based on a belief in facts; not what is convenient to believe.
Power is focused on what is good for most; not what is beneficial for a few.
Power is generous.
Power is humble; it is self-evident.
It has no need to shout it's name.
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Friday, May 15, 2020
Saturday, May 2, 2020
From a Distance
Yes, there is social distancing to be observed: at the moment I'm intrigued by the other distance that has been brought about by Covid-19. This distance is one that can create new and beneficial perceptions.
Previously, we were up close and personal, we were in the fray; we were in the middle of it. Now, in this unusual time of quiet, we have distance from that which was so familiar.
Many of us aren't in the same workplace. We aren't surrounded by the same people. Perhaps it has been over a month since we've seen or communicated with our teams. The daily processes that perhaps were mundane are now unusual for lack of practice.
This is an extraordinary time to reflect about what we came to accept as normal. . . this is a quiet time in which we can re-examine the world around is and determine what we want it to be.
The daily interactions that we were used to - do they serve us, the enterprise and others well?
Were we spending too much of life's precious time on redundancy?
The team members who were so regular, perhaps not charismatic, but so dependable. . . how do we consider their contribution now ? (For me, that type of contribution contextually now approaches the extraordinary).
Were we grateful enough? How do we show gratitude going forward?
If, upon self-examination, we found we "put up with stuff - just because;" how do we shed the negativity to create better workplaces? How do we challenge ourselves to lead the best workplaces?
What is really important in our lives? Who is really important in our lives? What and who are our new priorities?
What have we taken for granted that observed in the relative quiet seems so very obvious and pertinent?
This is the perfect time to create our new reality.
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My book "Courageous Questions, Confident Leaders" is available on Amazon Kindle.
Previously, we were up close and personal, we were in the fray; we were in the middle of it. Now, in this unusual time of quiet, we have distance from that which was so familiar.
Many of us aren't in the same workplace. We aren't surrounded by the same people. Perhaps it has been over a month since we've seen or communicated with our teams. The daily processes that perhaps were mundane are now unusual for lack of practice.
This is an extraordinary time to reflect about what we came to accept as normal. . . this is a quiet time in which we can re-examine the world around is and determine what we want it to be.
The daily interactions that we were used to - do they serve us, the enterprise and others well?
Were we spending too much of life's precious time on redundancy?
The team members who were so regular, perhaps not charismatic, but so dependable. . . how do we consider their contribution now ? (For me, that type of contribution contextually now approaches the extraordinary).
Were we grateful enough? How do we show gratitude going forward?
If, upon self-examination, we found we "put up with stuff - just because;" how do we shed the negativity to create better workplaces? How do we challenge ourselves to lead the best workplaces?
What is really important in our lives? Who is really important in our lives? What and who are our new priorities?
What have we taken for granted that observed in the relative quiet seems so very obvious and pertinent?
This is the perfect time to create our new reality.
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My book "Courageous Questions, Confident Leaders" is available on Amazon Kindle.
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