“…most nontrivial problems require…” (Great Work quote)
“Our tendency to create heroes rarely jibes
with the reality that most nontrivial problems
require collective solutions.”
~ Warren G. Bennis
(I know, I know … a better quote would probably be about “absence” or “invisibility” … all good descriptors of this blog for the last 3 weeks or so.)
One of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned (or more accurately, that I continue to learn) is the importance of others in your Great Work.
Great Work is not a solo journey and books such as The Wisdom of Teams teach us that great thinking is rarely a solo act.
But what does it take to find the right people with which to collaborate?
I’ve found that I’m very good at going so far in a potential partnership … but lousy at committing in such a way that really lets Great Work (Theirs. Mine.) flourish.
What’s at the heart of it is a lack of trust. I don’t trust them to do the job well. Which really comes down to I don’t trust myself to give the job away well.
**sigh**. To think, underneath this nice, mild-mannered guy lies a nervous control freak.
==> Who do you want to invite in?
==> Who aren’t you fully trusting?
==> What are you prepared to give to someone else?
- “Specialization is for insects” (Great Work quote)
- “We forgive when we give up attachment to…” (Great Work quote)
- “What inspires their work is not new ideas, but…” (Great Work quote)
- “For fast-acting relief try slowing down” (Great Work quote)
- “Let’s blow their little minds” (Great Work quote)
