Leading Thoughts for August 1, 2024

IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with:

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James Murphy on continuous improvement:

“Our philosophy is that if that guy made the mistake, there are 50 other people who made the mistake, or who could. We want to prevent the mistake, not punish the person. He explained that debriefing can completely change the culture of an organization; in fact, he considers debriefing a culture, not an event. “As a leader, it was hard for me to stand up and list the mistakes I made—and what I was going to do about them. You have to accept that to create a culture of accountability, you can always do something better. You have to leave your ego at the door, create a safe environment for everyone, and be sincere. The moment you admit you made a mistake, it empowers everyone in the room.”

Source: Courage to Execute: What Elite U.S. Military Units Can Teach Business About Leadership and Team Performance

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Robert Hurley on stewardship fundamentals:

“Two fairly fundamental principles are associated with the adoption of an integrative stewardship orientation at the top of any organization. One is that the leader understands that the job requires him or her cooperate with and serve all stakeholders instead of competing with them. Stewardship is about service, not opportunism. The others is that the authority to solve complex problems and challenges will reside the system of stakeholders, not in the deader. The leader’s job is to energize and facilitate, not dominate and control.”

Source: The Decision to Trust: How Leaders Create High-Trust Organizations

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