One of the great errors organizations make is shutting down what is a natural, life-enhancing process-chaos. We are … - Margaret J. Wheatley

Same topic Authors

Quote of the day

When you talk you are only repeating something you already know. But, if you listen you may learn something new.

Margaret J. Wheatley

One of the great errors organizations make is shutting down what is a natural, life-enhancing process-chaos. We are terrified of chaos. As a manager, it signals failure. But if you move out of control and into an appreciation of natural order, you understand that the only way a system changes is when it is far from equilibrium, when it moves from the 'quiet' we treasure and is confronted with the choice to die or reorganize. And you can't reorganize to a higher level unless you risk the perils of the path through chaos.

Appreciation, Changes, Level, Moving, Organization, System

Same Author Quotes

Very great change starts from very small conversations, held among people who care.

People, Who Cares, Conversation, Starts, Small

Relationships are all there is. Everything in the universe only exists because it is in relationship to everything else. Nothing exists in isolation. We have to stop pretending we are individuals that can go it alone

Inspirational, Relationship, Community, Alone, Universe

There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.

Community, Care, Discovering, Change, Cares

Despite current ads and slogans, the world doesn't change one person at a time. It changes when networks of relationships form among people who share a common cause and vision of what's possible. This is good news for those of us intent on creating a positive future. Rather than worry about critical mass, our work is to foster critical connections. We don't need to convince large numbers of people to change; instead, we need to connect with kindred spirits. Through these relationships, we will develop the new knowledge, practices, courage and commitment that lead to broad-based change.

Change, Commitment, Practice, Positive, Among, People

When we seek for connection, we restore the world to wholeness. Our seemingly separate lives become meaningful as we discover how truly necessary we are to each other.

Become, Inspirational, Life, Meaningful, Necessary, Restore