Category: Communities
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Peter Pula on why hosting is harder than leading
Peter Pula is the Founder of Axiom News. Here is his post on Why Hosting Is Harder than Leading. He writes that: “We have become so remarkably accustomed to a form of leadership that comes from the top.” “Top down leadership seems easier in the short term, but I believe it takes its toll. Too…
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Analysis of egalitarian dynamics among the G/wi
This is a post in my organizing “between and beyond” series. Other posts are here. The purpose of this post is to explore the egalitarian dynamics among the G/wi-speaking people in the Central Kalahari Reserve of Botswana. The analysis is summarized here. Background The egalitarian dynamics among foraging societies hold clues to a deeper generative…
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The fine art of shutting up
“If people do not wish to be helped, leave them alone.“ 1 “The most important thing is passion. … The passion that the person has for her own growth is the most important thing.“ 2 “Planning is the kiss of death of entrepreneurship.“ 3 “We have discovered that the miracle of the intelligence of local…
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How will companies approach the management challenge?
Here is a visionary tweet by Kenneth Mikkelsen on how companies in the future will approach the management challenge. The businesses will: Have a higher purpose beyond making profit Hire people who are passionate about this higher purpose See all stakeholders as equally important Cultivate long-term relationships with suppliers Have open doors and be transparent…
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How to grow intentional communities
In this video Diana Leafe Christian talks about what the successful 10% of intentional communities do. They have: a common vision and purpose, fair participatory decision-making, clear agreements in writing, a good balance of right and left-brain knowledge, methods of staying accountable to agreements, criteria for new members, good communication and processing skills. I see…
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Margaret Wheatley
Margaret Wheatley har ägnat lång tid åt att fundera över hur vi kan organisera mänsklig verksamhet på ett sätt som står i samklang med livet självt. Hennes böcker rekommenderas varmt.