By Jim Rough
The faculty of a Seattle high school was in bitter conflict. They had endured six different principals in seven years and the culture had devolved into low trust, fear, disrespect, anger, and childish behaviors. Many were expressing the desire for a principal to make decisions that would stick. Others wanted people to abide by votes that had already been taken. (more…)
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By Jim Rough
This is a revised version of the chapter “The Wisdom Council” in the anthology “Community Building: Renewing Spirit and Learning in Business,” New Leaders Press, 1995. Do not quote without permission.
“I’m tired of all the small talk around here. I want some BIG talk for a change.”
These were the words of a manager before a meeting with his co-workers. His desire for meaningful communication with others is a step beyond the traditional working relationship where people are hired for their physical labor. It even goes beyond the work of professionals where people are hired for their minds. The manager’s quest is a desire for community. (more…)