Okay. I know, it's been a while. Honestly, my friend asked about my blog and I decided, "Hey, what a good time to get back into the saddle." So, here I go. I am currently editing my thesis proposal, hoping to have something concrete to send for a first inspection to my advisors by the end of the week.
Came across this quote, a really great quote that I believe inspires a dream, a dream for what leadership can be like, for hopefully, I can become. Consultant, professor, and writer Jeffrey Nielsen makes two observations about organizations:
- Genuine communication occurs only between equals
- Secrecy frequently breeds corruption and abuse of power
He continues, "In the absence of equality, you'll seldom have honest, open communication. You tell those above you only what you think they want to hear, and you tell those beneath you only what you think they need to know. This creates not only low levels of trust between individuals, but a growing gap between business reality and the world of the top executives." Doesn't this sound like a part of what is going on in our meltdown? He makes the distinction between "Rank-based leadership" and "Peer-based leadership." Let's see how he tracks over the coming weeks together!
Anyways, back in the saddle. Time to keep writing--after all, I have a thesis to complete. TTFN.
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