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Purpose Shared: Nelson Mandela's 100th Birthday- Making History...
by Patricia Neal
Two Mandela Speeches That Made History
Today is my birthday! I am honored to share it with many amazing people, not the least of whom is Nelson Mandela. I speak in the present tense because, today, almost 3 years after his passing, his spirit is alive and strong. His purpose was so clear—to create a free society in which all are valued for their humanity—that it lives strong in the hearts of many, fueling vision and right action on behalf of others. As Richard Leider notes, purpose is about serving something larger than yourself. Purpose-shared is always the goal.
Join me in being inspired to live larger than our selves, with right action, on behalf of a freedom that values each human for their gifts and presence.
LISTEN: Two Mandela Speeches That Made History
The first happened in 1964, when Mandela was put on trial for sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the state. The second is the speech Mandela gave in 1994 when he was inaugurated as president.
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Purpose Shared: 3 Purpose Pioneers
We've had the honor of knowing and working closely with three Purpose Pioneers: Richard Leider, Meg Wheatley and Peter Block. We are taking a moment to celebrate their life's work of living and teaching purposefully. Enjoy!
Purpose Shared: "Becoming a Wise Leader" -Richard Leider
The Purposeful Warrior: A Conversation with Meg Wheatley
Purpose Shared: Leadership is Convening - Peter Block
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Purpose Moment: G+P+V=C
As we asked in last week's post, what is at the heart of the matter for you...
Credit to Richard Leider for this simple but potent formula. Purpose isn't grandiose, but is simply the you that is expressed every day, in little and possibly large ways.
Credit to poet Mary Oliver for crafting a powerful phrase and asking the pertinent question: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do / with your one wild and precious life?” “The Summer Day” by Mary Oliver.
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Purpose Moment
Credit to poet Mary Oliver for crafting a powerful phrase and asking the pertinent question: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do / with your one wild and precious life?”
“The Summer Day” by Mary Oliver.
#PurposefulLeadership #Purpose #Leadership #Convening #ArtofConvening #AuthenticEngagement #RichardLeider
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Purpose Shared: 3 Leaders Sharing Purpose in Action
We are taking a moment to revisit and celebrate some of the purposeful work expressed in these blog pages recently. View videos with Bob and Ren Wei and read a passionate essay from Cindy Kent. Next week, we'll have more. Enjoy!
Report from the Field: Convening and Flushing Your Toilet, Bob Nordquist, Metropolitan Council Environment Services
Purpose Shared: "Making Happy" -Cindy Kent, 3M
Purpose Shared: A Young Man With a “Big Heart for Society and the World”, Ren Wei
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Purpose Shared: Peter Block on Re-envisioning Vision and Ownership
We are thrilled to offer a recent essay by friend Peter Block. We deeply admire his thought leadership.
In implementing stewardship principles many well-meaning people in power make the false connection that if we want consistency and control in the quality of product or service we deliver to customers, we must have consistency and control in the way we govern the people creating the product or service. The business process and the human process are both important, but they operate on different principles. Forgetting this results in cosmetic change.
We need to understand that the methods of change we choose can undermine our intentions unless they produce a redistribution of power, purpose, and privilege.
Continue reading "Purpose Shared: Peter Block on Re-envisioning Vision and Ownership" »
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Purpose Shared: A Lifetime Achievement Award
We are thrilled to celebrate with CPL Associate Barbara Shipka on this amazing milestone. More on the story below and by clicking on the photo.
From Barbara: Today I invite you to celebrate with me. Recently I was honored with the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Boards of Directors of The Gestalt Center for Organization and Systems Development. To quote the Center’s President and CEO, John D. Carter, “Thank you for making a difference in the world through your presence as an applied behavioral science practitioner. You have found a way to gently touch the hearts of people by allowing them to learn from your work.”
Each of you has had a lot to do with my winning this award. ...
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