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Whole New Mind
To stand out
from the crowd,
tomorrow’s leaders
are going to have
to learn six essential
skills, as described
in this compelling
book by Daniel Pink.
He identifies the
creative contributions
that will make the
difference between
following the crowd
(and being left
behind) and making
ever more valuable
contributions. The
pressures come from
automation, outsourcing
and abundance, which
have combined to
create an unrelenting
pressure to do business
differently. The
subtitle is, “Why
Right Brainers Will
Rule The World.”
Of course we will
always need the
essential contributions
of left brain thinking:
concrete facts and
analysis. Imagine
the power when you
have both.
According to
this author, and
confirmed by my
experience, the
new competencies
are:
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Design: aesthetically
appealing products
(how is it that
ipod earphones
are a fashion
statement)
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Story: given
two seemingly
equal bottles
of wine, would
you take the
one called wine,
or the one with
a story about
how two brothers
inherited land
on which they
grew grapes.
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Symphony: we
are constantly
seeking harmony,
contributions
from different
areas of specialty,
much like an
orchestra.
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Empathy: the
ability to deeply
listen, attend
to the joys
and sorrows
of others, is
what will build
relationships.
It is what sustains
people, and
by listening
deeply, it’s
what makes you
memorable.
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Play: Having
our survival
needs met means
that everywhere
we turn, we
expect entertainment
and fun. How
can you incorporate
this into productive
work? What are
the implications
for leaders?
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Meaning: Whether
in your area
of expertise,
your work group,
your company
or the whole
world, wanting
to do something
with meaning
is more compelling
than almost
any other motivator.
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