CategoryLeadership philosophy

Results Matter More Than Process

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There is a tendency in organizations to associate quality with rigidity—the more control, the better the outcome. But experience tells us otherwise. When detailed reporting steals time from value creation, when internal communication must follow unnecessarily strict formats, or when approval processes drag on, we lose focus on what truly matters. Instead of leading people toward goals, we become...

Presence, Flow, and Unity

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This may seem a bit distant, but inspiration often comes from unexpected sources: Zen master Dogen (1200–1253), the founder of the Soto Zen tradition in Japan, offers us insights that can lead to a deeper understanding of the art of leadership. Dogen invites us to explore how to be fully present, how to lead with authenticity, and how to meet life’s impermanence with clarity. As leaders, we can...

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