Part OneFacing the Beast
Most organizations are beastly creatures to live with and guide; they have developed power, energy, and intelligence beyond what most of us ever imagined. Many of us pull away from these beasts, automatically assigning them less humanity and heart. We see their primitive power and we stand back from their threat and unpredictability. Our fears often turn to prejudice; we “know” what an organization is before we experience it. Part One is about facing these beasts, facing the truth of their ugliness, and eventually coming to terms with them. It’s about taking the early risks that allow us to learn more about organizations and appreciate them for what they are—rather than what we imagine. We are like Belle in the fairy ...
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