The Leadership Chain
My purpose for writing this on-going column about conscious leadership is nothing less than to promote a shift in the thoughts and mindsets of leaders; ensuring organizations are run more effectively. By that I mean that organization becomes more fluid and productive in the long run, and that it contributes to a healthy, sustainable planet […]
The Lakota Have No Word For “Authority”
Many people I know follow the principles passed down by the Native American tribe of the Lakotas. The Lakotas are known for being a very peaceful tribe whose traditions are in many ways a powerful teaching for the future of our planet. In his book, Walking With Grandfather, by the legendary Lakota historian, James Marshall […]
Leadership and True Security
So often we believe our problem is somewhere out there. It can’t be us. Especially when something goes awry in our organization, we usually look to find the cause outside ourselves. Rarely do we look in the mirror. Recently I heard a story that reveals this tendency and its consequences. One of my partners was […]