Thinking about Thinking
We introduced The Whole Brain Business Book at the Opening Retreat. I encourage you to read this as the background to understanding your leadership style. “Start with “me” first.”
Even more important, is your respect and tolerance of a variety of styles which may be opposite to your own particular set of strengths.
For example, your project working groups are a whole brain composite. That gives your group strength in each of the four major quadrants. This collaboration can also turn into conflict if the players judge one another, instead of generating ideas, processes and strategies from four differing directions. Learn to recognize the signals and cues of each of the dominant areas. Remember, conflict and comedy have the same root. It’s a fascinating – lifelong – exercise.
The Herrmann International Website at http://www.hbdi.com/ has some really interesting case studies and a video on conflict resolution. Click on “resources”. Spend some time scanning the variety of organizations and people who have contributed to the core of whole brain thinking and learning.
The Other Text
Clara has sent you the 1st Strategy of the 7 Strategies of Master Leaders. Please read through this Chapter before our next October date, and be prepared to complete the exercises on VISION for our November class. If you haven’t received this Chapter by email, let us know.
The author, Dr. Brad McRae is asking for feedback, so please send your comments directly to me at maggiechicoine@gmail.com
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Enjoy the fresh air of a new season!
As the leaf turns,
Maggie
Photo Credit "Street Forest" by Richard Chicoine. All Rights Reserved 2008
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