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The Tragedy of Our Times
Gordon Brown, former dean of the MIT School of Engineering, used to say, “To be a great teacher is to be a prophet —…
From Chaos to Coherence: The Emergence of Inspired Organizations and Enlightened Communities
The processes in this book bring out the best in people as they improve their workplaces and communities. The chapters are filled with examples…
Creating the World Anew
In May I had the honor to give a talk at a major international conference on systems approaches to management in Vienna, as part…
Integrating Entrepreneurship with Professional Leadership
The successful entrepreneurial journey lies at the heart of the American dream. Historically, Americans have had a romance with those who, in the words…
Blind Spots in Learning and Inference
We all face an onslaught of information daily. We use some of that information to learn and make inferences. As we do so, it…
Executive Empathy: Lincoln’s Antidote to Escalation
As we approach not only the November elections but also Lincoln’s 200th birthday, it seems appropriate to reflect on his legacy. Why do so…
Engaging Emergence: Turning Upheaval into Opportunity
What would it mean if we knew how to successfully engage with the unknown, the uncomfortable, the unprecedented so that our organizations and communities…
Journey to Chaos and Back: Unlearning in Workplace Training Programs
Have you ever tried to drive on the left side of the road if you are born in a country in which one drives…
Lessons from Everest: The Role of Collaborative Leadership in Crisis
On May 10, 1996, 26 climbers from several expeditions reached the summit of Mt. Everest, the world’s highest mountain. At 29,028 feet, the peak…
New Thinking, New Choices
As the Industrial Age worldview has expanded to draw in more and more of the world’s people and resources, it has also created a…