I'm sad to report that in the past few years, ever since uncertainty became our insistent 21st century companion, leadership has taken a great leap backwards to the familiar territory of command and control.
Margaret J. WheatleyRead
There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A community's collective awareness and passion can drive significant transformation.
This quote emphasizes that the most potent force for change arises when a community becomes aware of its shared values and concerns. When people unite around what truly matters to them, they can harness their collective power to create meaningful and lasting change.
Themes
CommunityChangePowerCareValues
In practice
Example use cases
In a community meeting discussing local issues, this quote can be used to inspire collective action.
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