I am noticing a lot of struggle with me and a lot of people around me, partly due to the recent ongoing election in my country. I am noticing suffering and big surprises that some of us had. Others probably have their hopes close to coming true.
Politics and networks at work are aspects of organizational dynamics, but they serve different functions and have distinct characteristics. One of my clients is struggling with that, as he sees both as something negative and wrong.
What searching for meaning has to do with it? I was wondering, what do you think is your purpose when you lead people? It’s not just about achieving good results—that’s obvious.
One of this year’s discussion topics with leaders was chaos. There’s a part of it in our minds and another in reality. Let’s decode the chaos in reality, as it impacts our mental state. The extent of external influence on the mind varies. Some seek clarity and order—we could call it a “pharmacist mindset”—while others embrace chaos as a…