I actually take the view that human consciousness across society and what we perceive as highly regarded or "good" has evolved a lot and continues to evolve since caveman days to now with the information age and now the AI age.
So, empathetic leadership, transparency, and honesty are "gaining traction" because more information is being spread that demonstrates emotional intelligence in leadership leads to better business outcomes. Period.
I see human consciousness as a collective of selves. Like each human has a self and collectively there is a greater self across many of us (collective intelligence).
I really like Michael Levin's work on bioelectricity related to this topic. His research intersects with ideas from predictive processing and Karl Friston's Free Energy Principle, creating a novel framework to understand how systems (biological or cognitive) self-organize, adapt, and function.
Biological systems, like our cells, do exactly what we kind of do, but in a more 3D way as we humans move about the world.
I see the same thing with "ideas" or traits that become "highly regarded". I mean just look at how mental health is becoming less and less stigmatized and more and more normalized. That's a great example of our collective intelligence and consciousness growing as a process right there.
This kind of intellectual integrity, the way you describe it, seems like it would be near impossible to develop without a high degree of self awareness.
Maybe even a big overlap in the stuff that makes each present in people’s lives??
Interesting take. I have yet to work with/for anyone like this. It sounds like you are describing a monk.
Most managers (self proclaimed leaders) in the for profit have to be financially responsible and motivated.
I have to say I don't see your description as practical. That said, we should take time to work on our character defects.
Admitting when we are wrong (after reading the room) is a start. Unfortunately or fortunately (for those in public relations), most managers have to maintain some sense of intelligence. A lot of the times this means only briefing those who actually influence the performance. Those who aren't a member of the team/department don't need to know.
I try to keep the focus on doing the work and listening to the voice of the customer (VOC).
A companion Field Notes entry you also might appreciate:
https://admiredleadership.substack.com/p/listen-like-youre-wrong
The transparency to admit imperfection builds bridges with those who follow them.
Leaders who practice this integrity inspire trust, not because they are always right, but because they are most often real.
Authenticity seems to be a trait in high regard.
I figure whatever the trait of highest regard has a tendency to migrate and switch based upon the zeitgeist somehow.
What do you think? Why is 'transparent authenticity' seem to be the buzzy thing in the last few years?
I actually take the view that human consciousness across society and what we perceive as highly regarded or "good" has evolved a lot and continues to evolve since caveman days to now with the information age and now the AI age.
So, empathetic leadership, transparency, and honesty are "gaining traction" because more information is being spread that demonstrates emotional intelligence in leadership leads to better business outcomes. Period.
Is it always progress?
In a 20 year cycle, do you think digression is observable?
Yeah, actually, I see it as a constant "process".
I see human consciousness as a collective of selves. Like each human has a self and collectively there is a greater self across many of us (collective intelligence).
I really like Michael Levin's work on bioelectricity related to this topic. His research intersects with ideas from predictive processing and Karl Friston's Free Energy Principle, creating a novel framework to understand how systems (biological or cognitive) self-organize, adapt, and function.
Biological systems, like our cells, do exactly what we kind of do, but in a more 3D way as we humans move about the world.
I see the same thing with "ideas" or traits that become "highly regarded". I mean just look at how mental health is becoming less and less stigmatized and more and more normalized. That's a great example of our collective intelligence and consciousness growing as a process right there.
Sounds like you're describing memetic theory.
This kind of intellectual integrity, the way you describe it, seems like it would be near impossible to develop without a high degree of self awareness.
Maybe even a big overlap in the stuff that makes each present in people’s lives??
Good morning,
Interesting take. I have yet to work with/for anyone like this. It sounds like you are describing a monk.
Most managers (self proclaimed leaders) in the for profit have to be financially responsible and motivated.
I have to say I don't see your description as practical. That said, we should take time to work on our character defects.
Admitting when we are wrong (after reading the room) is a start. Unfortunately or fortunately (for those in public relations), most managers have to maintain some sense of intelligence. A lot of the times this means only briefing those who actually influence the performance. Those who aren't a member of the team/department don't need to know.
I try to keep the focus on doing the work and listening to the voice of the customer (VOC).
Morning Joe.
You don't see it as practical? or do you mean you don't see it as common place?