Oz Sargin
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“Through the old word bauen, we fnd the answer: ich bin really means I dwell. The way in which I am, the manner in which we humans are on the earth, is buan, dwelling. To be a human means to be on the earth as a mortal. It means to dwell.”
― Building, Dwelling, Thinking
― Building, Dwelling, Thinking
“We have created trouble for ourselves in organizations by confusing control with order. This is no surprise, given that for most of its written history, leadership has been defined in terms of its control functions.”
― Leadership and the New Science: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World
― Leadership and the New Science: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World
“Life is infinitely more interesting when considered for the questions it raises rather than for the answers it bestows.”
― Figuring
― Figuring
“The Dalai Lama’s Principles for Ethical Strategies3 Ensure that compassion is the motivation. Any problem must take into account the big picture and long-term consequences rather than short-term feasibility. In applying reason, we must stay honest, unbiased, and self-aware, vigilant to avoid self-delusion. Stay humble—know the limits of our knowledge and also realize we can easily be misguided in a rapidly changing reality. The foremost concern is the well-being of humanity and the planet we inhabit.”
― Who Do We Choose to Be?: Facing Reality, Claiming Leadership, Restoring Sanity
― Who Do We Choose to Be?: Facing Reality, Claiming Leadership, Restoring Sanity
“The energy now spent on self-protection can be converted into positive energy if we're willing to encounter reality and see it clearly. Facing reality is an empowering act - it can liberate our mind and heart to discern how best to use our power and influence in service for this time.”
― Who Do We Choose to Be?: Facing Reality, Claiming Leadership, Restoring Sanity
― Who Do We Choose to Be?: Facing Reality, Claiming Leadership, Restoring Sanity
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