Margaret J. Wheatley Quotes

Quote of the Day Fresh quotes Topics Authors I'm Feeling Lucky Disable ads! 48 quotes by Margaret J. Wheatley This article relies largely or entirely upon a single source. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources. (December 2014) Margaret J. Wheatley (commonly Meg Wheatley) (born 1941) is an American writer and management consultant who studies organizational behavior. Her approach includes systems thinking, theories of change, chaos theory, leadership and the... Read full biography of Margaret J. Wheatley → 1 2 3 4 Ctrl → Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful. 0 In our daily life, we encounter people who are angry, deceitful, intent only on satisfying their own needs. There is so much anger, distrust, greed... → 0 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. 0 When leaders take back power, when they act as heroes and saviors, they end up exhausted, overwhelmed, and deeply stressed. 0 Everyone in a complex system has a slightly different interpretation. The more interpretations we gather, the easier it becomes to gain a sense of... → 0 Even though worker capacity and motivation are destroyed when leaders choose power over productivity, it appears that bosses would rather be in... → 0 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... → 0 Determination, energy, and courage appear spontaneously when we care deeply about something. We take risks that are unimaginable in any other context. 0 Circles create soothing space, where even reticent people can realize that their voice is welcome. 0 In these troubled, uncertain times, we don't need more command and control; we need better means to engage everyone's intelligence in solving... → 0 Our willingness to acknowledge that we only see half the picture creates the conditions that make us more attractive to others. The more sincerely we... → 0 I'm sad to report that in the past few years, ever since uncertainty became our insistent 21st century companion, leadership has taken a great... → 0 For us, someone who is willing to step forward and help is much more courageous than someone who is merely fulfilling the role. 0 1 2 3 4 Ctrl → Add a quote!


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48 quotes by Margaret J. Wheatley