As Australia was thrown into chaos and faced its future over the Christmas and New Year period, I sought moments of sanctuary in the writings and wisdom of Dee Hock

In the opening weeks of this year I have been continually drawn back to the idea of ‘wisdom’, noting its importance yet possible decline in society...

A growing tension exists between emotion, artistry, creativity & intuition, and the technocratic rationality of our organisations and institutions

Alternative ways of organising are possible - but will almost certainly require a shift in power structures and control. That’s when things can grind to a halt

Listening is at the source of all great leadership. A key source of leadership failure is lack of listening.

Leadership does not reside in a person but in an arena that can be occupied by offerings of specific wisdom to the needs of the community