Quotes number: 48
Nationality: American
Profession: Writer
Aggression is inherently destructive of relationships. People and ideologies are pitted against each other, believing that in order to survive, they must destroy the opposition.
Aggression is the most common behavior used by many organizations, a nearly invisible medium that influences all decisions and actions.
Aggression only moves in one direction - it creates more aggression.
And time for reflection with colleagues is for me a lifesaver; it is not just a nice thing to do if you have the time. It is the only way you can survive.
Circles create soothing space, where even reticent people can realize that their voice is welcome.
Destroying is a necessary function in life. Everything has its season, and all things eventually lose their effectiveness and die.
Determination, energy, and courage appear spontaneously when we care deeply about something. We take risks that are unimaginable in any other context.
Even though worker capacity and motivation are destroyed when leaders choose power over productivity, it appears that bosses would rather be in control than have the organization work well.
Everyone in a complex system has a slightly different interpretation. The more interpretations we gather, the easier it becomes to gain a sense of the whole.
For eons, humans have struggled to find less destructive ways of living together.
