Comments on: A New Operating System for Our Businesses http://professionaldestiny.com/2010/03/02/a-new-operating-system-for-our-businesses/ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:34:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Professional Destiny » Five Small Guidelines for How to Play Big http://professionaldestiny.com/2010/03/02/a-new-operating-system-for-our-businesses/comment-page-1/#comment-662 Professional Destiny » Five Small Guidelines for How to Play Big Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:35:50 +0000 http://professionaldestiny.com/?p=1712#comment-662 [...] talk. It was about how to play big—authentically. As with Daniel Pink’s discussion about the Surprising Science of Motivation, the insightful concepts of how to play big were, again, absolute music to my Professional Destiny [...] [...] talk. It was about how to play big—authentically. As with Daniel Pink’s discussion about the Surprising Science of Motivation, the insightful concepts of how to play big were, again, absolute music to my Professional Destiny [...]

]]> By: Glen http://professionaldestiny.com/2010/03/02/a-new-operating-system-for-our-businesses/comment-page-1/#comment-599 Glen Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:41:57 +0000 http://professionaldestiny.com/?p=1712#comment-599 @Valerie, I like the word choice of empowerment in creating some autonomy. Autonomy need not mean isolation...a good leader is able to ferret out selfish separation vs selfless empowered autonomy and with tact [that leader] can guide the well-grounded individual in the right direction. Yes, not very easy at times, but very possible to "meld the two" (individual and team). BTW, loved the book. Got it for my son and I both. He's in college pondering careers, I'm wrapping up 30 + years of a variety of vocations and looking forward to provoking some small discussions if/when possible with him to help him realize he need not suffer through a lifetime of doing "what others want for you" work when he can pursue something so much more meaningful and contribute so much more. I think you are spot on and salute your courage to move on your passion and publish your thoughts. Thanks for your inspiring work. @Valerie, I like the word choice of empowerment in creating some autonomy. Autonomy need not mean isolation…a good leader is able to ferret out selfish separation vs selfless empowered autonomy and with tact [that leader] can guide the well-grounded individual in the right direction. Yes, not very easy at times, but very possible to “meld the two” (individual and team). BTW, loved the book. Got it for my son and I both. He’s in college pondering careers, I’m wrapping up 30 + years of a variety of vocations and looking forward to provoking some small discussions if/when possible with him to help him realize he need not suffer through a lifetime of doing “what others want for you” work when he can pursue something so much more meaningful and contribute so much more. I think you are spot on and salute your courage to move on your passion and publish your thoughts. Thanks for your inspiring work.

]]> By: Valerie Hausladen http://professionaldestiny.com/2010/03/02/a-new-operating-system-for-our-businesses/comment-page-1/#comment-597 Valerie Hausladen Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:10:29 +0000 http://professionaldestiny.com/?p=1712#comment-597 @ Glen: Excellent questions. When I think of autonomy, I think of empowerment. Empowerment is essential to get the very best out of people. The role of an excellent leader is to balance the essential need for empowerment with the important need for creation of a team. It IS possible--not always easy--but possible to meld the two. It is my belief that the sign of a great leader is someone who can bring the two worlds together so that all thrive. In your second point, the younger and the older, when expressing their gifts AND finding ways to work together, have much to teach each other. Thanks for reading Professional Destiny. Hope you loved it! @ Glen: Excellent questions. When I think of autonomy, I think of empowerment. Empowerment is essential to get the very best out of people. The role of an excellent leader is to balance the essential need for empowerment with the important need for creation of a team. It IS possible–not always easy–but possible to meld the two. It is my belief that the sign of a great leader is someone who can bring the two worlds together so that all thrive. In your second point, the younger and the older, when expressing their gifts AND finding ways to work together, have much to teach each other.

Thanks for reading Professional Destiny. Hope you loved it!

]]> By: Glen http://professionaldestiny.com/2010/03/02/a-new-operating-system-for-our-businesses/comment-page-1/#comment-596 Glen Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:52:18 +0000 http://professionaldestiny.com/?p=1712#comment-596 Just finished PD this weekend and clearly see your excitement in attaching Pink's thoughts to support your instrinsic motivation theme. I must admit I'm struggling a bit to connect the notion of autonomy to a project based organization which normally thrives on the integration of individuals (and their ideas) into forming a cohesive team (project)...too much autonomous action in creating a part seems contrary to producing a successful/well-integrated whole. I'm struggling even more with the generational gaps/tendencies of some of the younger professionals who often yearn for significant independence apart from the team and the older generational team norms which see that as "lone wolf"/non-team, destructive behavior...any thoughts?? Just finished PD this weekend and clearly see your excitement in attaching Pink’s thoughts to support your instrinsic motivation theme. I must admit I’m struggling a bit to connect the notion of autonomy to a project based organization which normally thrives on the integration of individuals (and their ideas) into forming a cohesive team (project)…too much autonomous action in creating a part seems contrary to producing a successful/well-integrated whole. I’m struggling even more with the generational gaps/tendencies of some of the younger professionals who often yearn for significant independence apart from the team and the older generational team norms which see that as “lone wolf”/non-team, destructive behavior…any thoughts??

]]> By: Ruthann http://professionaldestiny.com/2010/03/02/a-new-operating-system-for-our-businesses/comment-page-1/#comment-595 Ruthann Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:38:02 +0000 http://professionaldestiny.com/?p=1712#comment-595 These three are right on target and deserve serious thought on my part. These three are right on target and deserve serious thought on my part.

]]> By: kelley burrus http://professionaldestiny.com/2010/03/02/a-new-operating-system-for-our-businesses/comment-page-1/#comment-594 kelley burrus Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:16:59 +0000 http://professionaldestiny.com/?p=1712#comment-594 One of my absolute favorites. Thanks for sharing. You book is a shining example of his motivation in action. One of my absolute favorites. Thanks for sharing. You book is a shining example of his motivation in action.

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