Navigating Complexity means navigating uncertainty. Dealing with uncertainty requires emotional maturity and clarity of thought. Unfortunately politics and power games do more to obscure reality than they do to uncover it. As managers, leaders and even customers, to truly harness the power of Agile, Lean and Design Thinking we need to cultivate an attitude of mindfulness and a sense of equanimity.
49. From the outside the irrational
use of power looks
irresponsible and ugly
Whereas compassionate, mindful
leadership appears as courage,
honour and grace.
50. I F O N LY L E A D E R S W O U L D U S E
T H E I R P O W E R T O S H A P E N E W
R E A L I T I E S I N S T E A D O F
D I S T O RT I N G O U R V I E W O F T H E
E X I S T I N G O N E