As leaders, we're giving out grades in every encounter we have with people. We can choose to give out grades as an expectation to live up to, and then we can reassess them according to performance. Or we can offer grades as a possibility to live into. The second approach is much more powerful.
Benjamin ZanderHow often do we stand convinced of the truth of our early memories, forgetting that they are assessments made by a child? We can replace the narratives that hold us back by inventing wiser stories, free from childish fears, and, in doing so, disperse long-held psychological stumbling blocks.
Benjamin ZanderIt's not a question of how much power you can hoard for yourself, but how much you can give away.
Benjamin ZanderIn the measurement world, we set a goal and strive to achieve it. In the universe of possibility, we set the context and let life unfold.
Benjamin ZanderThis is the moment โ this is the most important moment right now. Which is: We are about contribution. Thatโs what our job is. Itโs not about impressing people. Itโs not about getting the next job. Itโs about contributing something.
Benjamin Zander