I had one of those moments this week where you read a word and see it in a different light, the light drawing out new hues and creating new shadows. I encountered the word “strength” and thought of how frail humanity often feels in moments of tragedy. We can do little to thwart earthquakes and their devastation and we can feel slighted at the smallest of comments from others. And yet at times we can feel invincible, clearly a season of deception until we encounter the next incident (e.g. loss of job, loss of loved one, conflict with spouse) that shows we’re not as strong as we think.
So, this propelled me to think of what it is that makes us feel strong? I came up with a few. Perhaps you want to add more? I’d love to see what you’re thinking.
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Posted on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 10:50 AM in LEAD WELL. No comments
I have been rereading “Leadership and Self-Deception” by The Arbinger Institute this week, my third time through it. It’s a quick read (I recommend it) that continues to grow on you once you finish it. That’s the sign of a good book, a book that teaches and shapes.
In the book, the authors discuss how we don’t think others’ values, interests, or purposes are as noble as our own. We don’t see them as people, but rather as objects. We then treat them in ways that are for our own gain, to get them to like/respect us, or to keep things “efficient” (and a shout out to all of you fellow INTJ’s out there).
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Posted on Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 at 4:05 PM in LEAD WELL, THE WORLD. No comments
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