In this present culture, we need to find the means to work and live together with less aggression if we are to resolve the serious problems that afflict and impede us. Margaret J. Wheatley afflictaggressionculture Change image and share on social
I think a major act of leadership right now, call it a radical act, is to create the places and processes so people can actually learn together, using our experiences. Margaret J. Wheatley actcallcreate Change image and share on social
Too many problem-solving sessions become battlegrounds where decisions are made based on power rather than intelligence. Margaret J. Wheatley basebattlegrounddecision Change image and share on social
Aggression only moves in one direction - it creates more aggression. Margaret J. Wheatley aggressioncreatedirection Change image and share on social
In virtually every organization, regardless of mission and function, people are frustrated by problems that seem unsolvable. Margaret J. Wheatley frustratefunctionmission Change image and share on social
For me, this is a familiar image - people in the organization ready and willing to do good work, wanting to contribute their ideas, ready to take responsibility, and leaders holding them back, insisting that they wait for decisions or instructions. Margaret J. Wheatley backcontributedecision share on social
In these troubled, uncertain times, we don't need more command and control; we need better means to engage everyone's intelligence in solving challenges and crises as they arise. Margaret J. Wheatley arisechallengecommand Change image and share on social
For us, someone who is willing to step forward and help is much more courageous than someone who is merely fulfilling the role. Margaret J. Wheatley courageousforwardfulfill Change image and share on social
Listening is such a simple act. It requires us to be present, and that takes practice, but we don't have to do anything else. We don't have to advise, or coach, or sound wise. We just have to be willing to sit there and listen. Margaret J. Wheatley actadvisecoach share on social
When we can lay down our fear and anger and choose responses other than aggression, we create the conditions for bringing out the best in us humans. Margaret J. Wheatley aggressionangerbring Change image and share on social
