The fearless, learning culture
Don’t want to look ignorant? Don’t ask questions. Don’t want to look incompetent? Don’t admit to mistakes or weaknesses. Don’t want to be called disruptive? Don’t make suggestions. In many…
Human Kind: how to handle Power?
Let’s look at Rutger Bregman’s inspiring book Human Kind - A Hopeful History once more. This book offers more proof for the positive as a basis for a more positive,…
Future Reflection: The Power of Culture
Here’s the second part of a reflection on historian Yuval Noah Harari’s work for individuals, professionals, leaders, consultants, teams, and organizations. This series is based on Harari’s books “21 lessons…
Culture: Working with idiots?
We all have days that it seems we have to work with idiots. Of course, that’s not true! Sometimes we have more difficulty coping with different styles. That’s okay. As…
Culture: Diversity and Inclusion
Culture: Diversity and Inclusion
When we're working with organizational culture we aim to develop a culture that helps the organization achieve its goals and be successful in the long run. Safety Psychological safety is…
Recharging and Reading Over the Summer
If you have some time to spare over the summer (or the winter, if you're in the southern hemisphere), how do you recharge? Reading is a great way to both…
How could I develop a positive culture?
In this blog, I've been reviewing many small, personal ways to contribute to a more positive culture at work. But what if you want to engage your whole organization? In…
Involving and empowering others
Today, let's focus on developing a positive, productive culture from a leading position, so you can involve more others than as an individual positive agent. How could you work with…
Why do you have meetings?
Are you looking forward to meetings? Many people hear a firm No inside. Meetings are often associated with wasting time and practicing patience. In many organizations, they are the opposite…
Are you Downloading, Debating or in Dialogue?
Welcome back to the Positive Power series. Here's part 3 at the team and organization level of "WE". Let's see what interactions you see happening around you. Otto Scharmer discerns…
How do you respond to intimidation?
It's a beautiful intention to use your personal positive power and be a positive agent. But what about being bullied and intimidated? Some workplaces are toxic or dangerous. I know.…
How do you respond to gossip?
How do you feel when someone gossips or complains about someone else? It depends, of course. It can be great to agree because it creates a feeling of bonding. "The…