Simon, your insights into leadership resonate with me deeply. Stoicism teaches that true strength comes from selflessness and wisdom, which aligns perfectly with Mandela's emphasis on valuing every voice. A leader's capacity to listen and create an environment of trust is essential. By embracing this principle, we inspire those around us and foster resilience and collaboration within our teams. Thank you for reminding us that leadership is just as much about guiding conversations as it is about making decisions.
How can you create a circle on a rectangular table? I’m trying to think outside the box here, but a rectangle is still a rectangle. I’m not sure how to form a circle from that, so if you have any ideas, it would be really helpful.🤔🤔🤔
I think he saying instead of convectional way in which boss sits on one side and on specific spot and others on line, he taking about not having specific place for boss or special and he is sitting randomly.
I like this - except please don’t call me out to ask if I have anything to add. If I want to say something I would- especially if I wasn’t the one gesturing to speak
I think culturally speaking specifically people from Cacauses we give head of the table to the elders if one at home, or man of the house as sign of respect. Also if a person is pregnant and is taking trolly /bus people always give up their seats to serve the lady. Or in the car we give front passenger seat to the guests as a sign of honor. Nothing wrong with that it is sign of respect.
Sitting in a circle is as hierarchical as can be. Been there, done that... There is always only 1 boss. The ones who are at his sides are his allies. The one opposite to the boss is psychologically taken as an opposition to the boss, with his supporters to his sides. The neutrals are between the supporters of the boss or his enemy. My place was unfortunatelly mostly right in front of the boss, opposing him. Not a good place to be.
There’s a lot of truth in this. Is it better to have an explicit or implicit hierarchy? I think the advice in the video about presenting the problem in neutral way, and giving the team space to respond is good, regardless of the seating arrangements!
The idea of letting everyone speak and then speaking at the end runs the risk of persons believing that their contributions are useless if the 'head' always does it their way in the end.
The idea of sitting in a circle instead of at the head of the table is a brilliant way to break down hierarchies and encourage open dialogue.
I love Mandela. I had the privilege to see him twice in Person giving a speech.
Situational awareness, Thank You 🙏🏼 Also, the story of Mandela's father infuses so much inspiration, this is a hit, Thanks again 🙏🏼 Blessings ✨🕉️
Simon, your insights into leadership resonate with me deeply. Stoicism teaches that true strength comes from selflessness and wisdom, which aligns perfectly with Mandela's emphasis on valuing every voice. A leader's capacity to listen and create an environment of trust is essential. By embracing this principle, we inspire those around us and foster resilience and collaboration within our teams. Thank you for reminding us that leadership is just as much about guiding conversations as it is about making decisions.
Love these 😊🎉 thank you again!
That was a really good finger snap
Amazing
Quite right ❤
Get comfortable. 👍🏻💯🔥
How can you create a circle on a rectangular table? I’m trying to think outside the box here, but a rectangle is still a rectangle. I’m not sure how to form a circle from that, so if you have any ideas, it would be really helpful.🤔🤔🤔
I think he saying instead of convectional way in which boss sits on one side and on specific spot and others on line, he taking about not having specific place for boss or special and he is sitting randomly.
So it’s not just me who thinks out loud quite often 😜❤️
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I like this - except please don’t call me out to ask if I have anything to add. If I want to say something I would- especially if I wasn’t the one gesturing to speak
Is the leader the one who chooses to speak last, or is the leader the one that nobody wants to speak after?
I think culturally speaking specifically people from Cacauses we give head of the table to the elders if one at home, or man of the house as sign of respect. Also if a person is pregnant and is taking trolly /bus people always give up their seats to serve the lady. Or in the car we give front passenger seat to the guests as a sign of honor. Nothing wrong with that it is sign of respect.
Sitting in a circle is as hierarchical as can be. Been there, done that... There is always only 1 boss. The ones who are at his sides are his allies. The one opposite to the boss is psychologically taken as an opposition to the boss, with his supporters to his sides. The neutrals are between the supporters of the boss or his enemy. My place was unfortunatelly mostly right in front of the boss, opposing him. Not a good place to be.
There’s a lot of truth in this. Is it better to have an explicit or implicit hierarchy?
I think the advice in the video about presenting the problem in neutral way, and giving the team space to respond is good, regardless of the seating arrangements!
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The idea of letting everyone speak and then speaking at the end runs the risk of persons believing that their contributions are useless if the 'head' always does it their way in the end.
Not when most of them agree with what you suggest or one of them
"Swami Vivekananda polymath"
I will not speak I am 2nd😂