The role of the leader, then, is to shepherd people. A nudge here, a push there, the right word at the right time can make all the difference in the world. Leaders need to see…
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Video: Richard Farson on The Power of Design
As a follow up to yesterday’s post, here is Dr. Richard Farson speaking about the power and potential of design to transform our communities. He is the President of the Western Behavioral Sciences Institute.
Form wins over content.
This is a favorite selection of mine from Richard Farson’s The Power of Design: “Why is form so important? The short answer: In human affairs, form rules. For example, form always wins over content. How…
Need more time? Then make it.
Time can drive you crazy. So why not step out of it? Step back from your commitments and see the big picture. You may find that you perceive time as easy as you see the…
Throw away your strategic plan.
Start with a few important values and build your business around them. Iterate often. Could it be that easy? Yes, but the tough part is making the decision to act and then coming up with…
People do what they want to do.
The real challenge that leaders face: people know what they want to know and do what they want to do. Breaking through this barrier and then harnessing a person’s abilities is a daunting task. How…