Most Companies Can’t Afford to Fail Their Way Forward
We trust what we see, but just because something is real does not mean that it is right.
We trust what we see, but just because something is real does not mean that it is right.
I believe that the operation of the forest ecosystem provides an example of what we need to learn for organizations to thrive today, and it is already starting to happen.
The balance of power in organizations is shifting. The fact that employees are quitting their companies in record numbers (aka The Great Resignation) is often cited as evidence of this fact. However, the issue is more complex than typically discussed, and I believe these shifts are enabled by a less acknowledged factor.
With over 43 million views, it’s safe to say that most people in business have seen Simon Sinek’s excellent TED talk or read his book “Start With Why”. The talk is excellent, but he never promised to show you how to find it.
While the advantage of technical mastery diminishes, the ability to anticipate challenges and risks based on experience and self-knowledge becomes a new source of personal competitive advantage.