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The Profound Implications of the Medium of Leadership
The Profound Implications of the Medium of LeadershipHello I’ve been fascinated by the work of Marshall McLuhan, who famously said “the medium is the message,” ever since a colleague introduced me to his ideas several years ago. His exploration of media and technology was ahead of its time. Paradoxally, McLuhan helped us see how the tools we create ultimately shape us in return. Contrary to what most of us believe, McLuhan pointed out that the medium itself has a greater impact than the content it delivers. Recently, while exploring his ideas as they might relate to AI, I realized that his insight, “We shape our tools, and thereafter our tools shape us,” offers a powerful lens through which to view leadership. In reality, leadership is just like media. It's not just about the actions we take but about how we engage with and influence other people. Whether leaders operate from a place of stillness and awareness or from a restless drive for more significiantly changes how we engage and influence others. McLuhan’s insights lead us to understand that the how of leadership shapes not only the form of leadership itself but also the broader context in which people work, collaborate, and connect. When leadership shifts from mind- and ego-based approaches to leading from within, I believe profound transformation can emerge in ways we can’t even imagine. Curious how McLuhan’s ideas apply to leadership? Explore more of my thoughts on this topic in my latest post, The Medium of Leadership. Are you ready to lead from the quiet strength within, instead of the noise around you? — Bill Bill Fox, Founder, LeaderONE |
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Why Defining Your Why and Strengths Is No Longer the Answer Hello Reader, Have you ever felt that despite knowing your 'why' and understanding your strengths, something still seems missing in your quest for purpose and fulfillment? You're not alone. In my 15-year inner leader journey, I've come to a startling realization. The conventional wisdom of defining our 'why' and identifying our strengths may be holding us back from our true potential. Experts have told us for years that finding our...
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Innovation isn’t about adding. It’s about subtracting. The problem is never how to get new, innovative thoughts into your mind, but how to get old ones out.– Dee Hock, Founder and CEO Emeritus, Visa Hello Reader, Dee Hock, the visionary behind Visa, understood this paradox deeply. He knew that true breakthroughs come not from piling on new ideas, but from stripping away the crusty layers of old thinking. We all carry mental baggage such as assumptions, habits, and fears that keep us attached...