The fundamental cause of trouble in the world today is that the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt. Credit: Bertrand Russell Source: Mortals and Others (1931-35)Posts where this quotation is embedded Caring We naturally take responsibility for the people and the things that we care about Conversation Covenant Creating a psychologically safer space … Continue reading The Fundamental Cause of Trouble in the World Bertrand Russell
Dissent is the cousin of diversity; the respect for a wide range of beliefs. This begins by allowing people the space to say “no.” If we cannot say “no” then “yes” has no meaning. Each needs the chance to express their doubts and reservations without having to justify them or move quickly into problem-solving. “No” … Continue reading If We Cannot Say “no” Then “yes” Has No Meaning Peter Block
Rule Omega | Jordan Greenhall, Daniel Schmachtenberger, and Jamie Wheal Give people the benefit of the doubt: When having a conversation with someone to make sense of a situation or discuss new ideas and they say something that you consider stupid, don’t tell them it’s a stupid idea but ask them to expand on their … Continue reading Rule Omega Jordan Greenhall, Daniel Schmachtenberger, and Jamie Wheal (2019)
Encourage dissent: Many view conflict as bad and try to suppress it, but disagreement is healthy. It is an opportunity to have a meaningful conversation. We should encourage it. FUD – fear, uncertainty, and doubt. No, not the marketing sort of FUD but the kind of stuff in your head whenever a change occurs. It … Continue reading Encourage Dissent Fear, uncertainty and doubt are good things