Comment: Leadership isn’t just about titles—it’s about presence, participation, and the willingness to engage in thoughtful conversation that moves the group forward.People sit in a circle, with the intention of de-emphasizing hierarchies and instead encouraging what’s called “a leader in every chair”.
To create the mindfulness and focus conducive to an environment where everyone collaborates and contributes, meetings begin with a minute of silence.
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