Read this today in a book summary of How We Lead Matters by Marilyn Carlson Nelson:
"Business in one of the most powerful forces on the planet - for good or for ill. Its domain is far-reaching and pervasive. Those of us who are "called to business" as our life pursuit must learn how best to leverage our influence and work across sectors on complex problems for the common good. We must be what is called "integrative leaders."
"In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, business leaders must pause and contemplate the way businesses can best interact with the non-profit and public sectors. It's not unlike the way the ancients looked at the skies: some just saw stars, but others saw the patterns of dogs, bears, goddesses, and hunters. They connected the dots, and we'll never again see the sky in the same way."
If you - like me and most people - are called to the world of business, whether ditch-digger or CEO, you are a man or woman of influence. Be sure you are using it for good and not ill. Be sure you treasure and nurture not only your calling, but the skills, abilities and knowledge that will impact your company. Your family.
Our world.
"Business in one of the most powerful forces on the planet - for good or for ill. Its domain is far-reaching and pervasive. Those of us who are "called to business" as our life pursuit must learn how best to leverage our influence and work across sectors on complex problems for the common good. We must be what is called "integrative leaders."
"In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, business leaders must pause and contemplate the way businesses can best interact with the non-profit and public sectors. It's not unlike the way the ancients looked at the skies: some just saw stars, but others saw the patterns of dogs, bears, goddesses, and hunters. They connected the dots, and we'll never again see the sky in the same way."
If you - like me and most people - are called to the world of business, whether ditch-digger or CEO, you are a man or woman of influence. Be sure you are using it for good and not ill. Be sure you treasure and nurture not only your calling, but the skills, abilities and knowledge that will impact your company. Your family.
Our world.
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