Personal Mastery
(“This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.” George Bernard Shaw).
From our pragmatic view, this is “the ability of an individual to lead a life based, not on their past, but on their view of and commitment to a future of their own making.”
Too many people live lives based upon past events and experiences, absent a clear sense of a purpose they find compelling. In the absence of a powerful vision for the future, all people are left in the “muck” of current reality, which are their imperfect memories and interpretations of their past, the baggage of unresolved issues and emotional tension.
In a real sense, they are victims of and stuck in history over which they have no control, often believing they are powerless to act to create a different future.
Thus, Personal Mastery transforms an individual’s relationship to their past, so that they can be informed by what has gone before but with the freedom to not repeat it. If seen in this way, people are then able to shift from being powerless and a victim of circumstances to being “masterful” at affecting their present and future life, both individually and as part of an organization.
Future
- Imagine the power and success of an organization filled with people who see themselves and others this way!
- Personal issues and disagreements are confronted and quickly resolved, usually by those directly involved.
- Time is freed up to tackle the truly difficult and challenging issues.
- Trust and mutual respect dominates.
- “In the absence of leadership, pettiness prevails; in the presence of leadership, pettiness disappears.”
PMP Approach:
We have a methodical, systematic program that unfolds over several months to support leaders in generating new ways of looking at their role in the organization and strengthening their culture. We guarantee it.
