Great Shift Dialogues: Brian Johnson and Gay Hendricks

Brian Johnson & Gay Hendricks | 02.05.08 |

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In this dialogue, two pioneers of a more enlightened form of business look at what it will take to create a great shift on planet earth, concluding that we have to begin with bringing our own lives into full alignment with our ideals. Gay Hendricks explores the power of taking healthy responsibility and speaking honestly while transcending the need to criticize through accessing our full creativity. He shares stories from his therapeutic practice that illustrate how often leaders forget to do the real work at home first. Brian Johnson tells the story of how his own life shifted when, as CEO of Zaadz.com, he recognized that he was excellent at business but it was not his unique genius. Key ideas in their dialogue include the difference between excellence and genius, going beyond family and societal habits, and the power of simplicity. In the end, they see the largest cultural shifts building from the seemingly small personal shifts in our lives.