Many people believe that problem solving is the source of innovation. However, problem solving is by definition focused on addressing what exists and attempting to make it better. True innovation comes from reaching for the potential in something: its possible manifestations that don’t yet exist. — Carol Sanford
The problems we are facing as individuals, societies, and ecosystems are too vast to be solved by seeking one great leader or reaching for a perfect idea or solution.
The systems of our world must be able to evolve themselves to as yet unimaginable states of capacity in order for life to regenerate and thrive.
Humans have a vital role to play in this great turning.
We must grow our living systems thinking capabilities and apply them to the potential evolution of the systems themselves. To upgrade our roles and be able to show up magnificently for the potential of life to regenerate, with humans as a crucial part of nested whole systems.
How can your life and work evolve to meet the potential of this moment? How can you practice and apply living systems thinking in service to the evolution of the world?
Writings
Muskrats and the Civil Rights Movement
From Systems Change to Systems Evolution If you’ve never visited Greensboro, North Carolina, I suggest that on your first morning there, you visit the Civil Rights Museum, like I did. If possible, you should ask for Mr. Darren McGill... Read More