When leaders operate under the illusion of control, it’s a sign that their ego is running the show. Sometimes this is a good thing (it reminds them to get to a meeting on time), sometimes it leaves no space for a good way to emerge to meet their current challenge. However, this show running… Continue Reading
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The Leadership of Letting Go, Part 4
Leadership is about taking decisions, especially good ones. At the same time, if we are attached to the outcome, then the quality of our decision-making can suffer. In his book Awareness, Anthony De Mello tells of a saying from the Chinese philosopher Tranxu: “When the archer shoots for no particular prize, he has all his… Continue Reading
Today’s the day!
It’s been a hectic few weeks, probably interesting to reflect on from a project management perspective, but that’s not where my thoughts are today. After the thriller with the paperwork (I nearly lost my “J” thanks to a mix-up in the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs), and whether my father would escape from the clutches… Continue Reading
Twitter Goes Enneagram Teachers’ Weekend, Part 3
You may need to read Part 0 of this series to make sense of what follows. The morning began with an hour of meditation, followed by a repetitive question. cj76530: Repetitive question for all #enneagram Types: what does development mean for you? Repetitive Question is an excellent instrument for supporting a search for clarity. Two… Continue Reading
Twitter goes Enneagram Teachers Weekend, Part 2
You may need to read Parts 0 and 1 of this series to make some sense of what follows. As ever, at such events, the side conversations are the best; especially the misunderstandings. I had so much fun discussing different approaches to leadership development after lunch that I missed out on the Gurdjieff Movements hour.… Continue Reading
Twitter goes German Enneagram Teachers’ Weekend, Part 1
You may need to read Part 0 of this series to make some sense of what follows. The context for all the comments is that people were discussing about how they have developed and matured over the years: what was helpful, what was more challenging. Although the focus was not on professional life, there’s still… Continue Reading
Twitter goes German Enneagram Teacher’ Weekend, Part 0
I’m just back from the Spring meeting of the annual German Enneagram Teachers in the Narrative Tradition (the mouthful shortens to E-MT in German, thank goodness!). It’s always to good to catch up with old friends and catch some relaxed learning at the same time. One of the specialties of this approach to the Enneagram… Continue Reading