#iv

Manners are one of the greatest engines of influence ever given to man. ↗

— Richard Whately

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Men are like sheep, of which a flock is more easily driven than a single one. ↗

— Richard Whately

#driven #easily #flock #like #more

Unless people can be kept in the dark, it is best for those who love the truth to give them the full light. ↗

— Richard Whately

#dark #full #give #kept #light

Aggression is inherently destructive of relationships. People and ideologies are pitted against each other, believing that in order to survive, they must destroy the opposition. ↗

— Margaret J. Wheatley

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Even though worker capacity and motivation are destroyed when leaders choose power over productivity, it appears that bosses would rather be in control than have the organization work well. ↗

— Margaret J. Wheatley

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Our willingness to acknowledge that we only see half the picture creates the conditions that make us more attractive to others. The more sincerely we acknowledge our need for their different insights and perspectives, the more they will be magnetized to join us. ↗

— Margaret J. Wheatley

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And time for reflection with colleagues is for me a lifesaver; it is not just a nice thing to do if you have the time. It is the only way you can survive. ↗

— Margaret J. Wheatley

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For eons, humans have struggled to find less destructive ways of living together. ↗

— Margaret J. Wheatley

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I believe that our very survival depends upon us becoming better systems thinkers. ↗

— Margaret J. Wheatley

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I think we have to notice that the business processes we use right now for thinking and planning and budgeting and strategy are all delivered on very tight agendas. ↗

— Margaret J. Wheatley

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