Wonder
Fueling the fire and keeping our best day in front of us
Creativity and innovation rest on wonder. We will show how practices that combine curiosity and possibility free us from imaginary limits and inspire fresh thinking. As you explore the concept of wonder, what questions does it raise or insights does it provoke about your leadership practice?
Practicing Wonder
We live in a world that’s complex; that’s fast moving; that’s disruptive. And if we sit in a world singularly concerned with continuous improvement, we’re going to live in a world where business is actually decaying. Instead we must be thinking beyond improvement into something completely different.
Wonder is the source of movement, of innovation, of new commercial frontiers. Great leaders must have a sense of wonder in order to keep vitality in their organizations.
Practices
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Wonder practice #1: “No, but” versus “Yes, and”
Rehearse “Yes, and” to build rather than destroy wonder.
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Wonder practice #2: Anticipation
Leverage your team’s ability to imagine the future, gaining insights into success.
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Wonder practice #3: Look for surprise
Take a fresh look by tracing beneficial relationships and collecting data on surprises.
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Dove + Purpose + Paradox = Wonder
One of the most-watched video ad campaigns of all time, Dove’s “Real Beauty” demonstrates how tension can fuel ideas.
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Whakapapa & Maori Rugby “All Blacks”
Watch the All Blacks perform a haka dance, and discover how the team celebrates both difference and shared purpose in order to reach greater success.
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A Quote on Wonder from William L. McKnight
A quote that you can use as your desktop background.