A Persistent, Residual Culture for Times of Uncertainty

A Persistent, Residual Culture for Times of Uncertainty

by | Mar 30, 2020 | Circle of Impact, Community, Conversations, Impact, persistent, residual culture, Transition

In times of uncertainty, we need to turn to the values and beliefs that define us. In a social environment, whether a family or a business or a community, the same is true.

Every place creates such a culture. It is often ignored by its leadership. It is an unacknowledged belief that leaders create culture. They can, but they can only do so by destroying the culture that is already there. Maybe it is necessary if that ‘persistent, residual culture’ has been corrupted and made toxic by the loss of belief in the company’s values. I’ve seen that. It is a very difficult thing to change. It is far better to go join the culture that is there and elevate it through leadership capacity building.

One of the ways that we elevate this persistent, residual culture is by creating a story that we tell ourselves. It is a story that reminds who we are. It is a story that helps us to say Yes to the good things and No to the wrong ones.

The Story We Tell Ourselves in Times of Uncertainty – A Webinar

The Story We Tell Ourselves in Times of Uncertainty – A Webinar

by | Mar 28, 2020 | Circle of Impact, Community, Conversation, Conversations, Questions, story, The Pressing Issues, Transition

We are living in a time of uncertainty. How do we find ways to counter the experience of fear, anxiety, and self-doubt? We need a story that affirms who we are and reminds us of what matters to us. Our story is there for us when uncertainty seems to be at its most intense and alienating.

I’m offering a webinar to address the fear and anxiety that has grown exponentially because of the coronavirus crisis.

Preface to Circle of Impact: Taking Personal Initiative To Ignite Change

Preface to Circle of Impact: Taking Personal Initiative To Ignite Change

by | Oct 19, 2019 | Book, Circle of Impact, Conversations, Impact, Uncategorized

“I see the world of leadership differently than most people. I don’t see leadership as a title or a role in an organization. Instead, it is about how people function in their lives, about the difference they can make. I don’t divide the world up into leaders and followers. We need to know how to be both. Leadership isn’t a position of authority, but of personal responsibility. It is best practiced in a social setting where people share the responsibility for leadership. I believe we live in a leadership-starved world, and the future belongs to leader-rich organizations and societies.”