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Margaret J. Wheatley is a renowned writer known for her work on organizational development and leadership. Born on August 17, 1944, her writings are celebrated for their deep insights into complexity and change.

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Famous Margaret J. Wheatley Quotes

“Aggression is inherently destructive of relationships. People and ideologies are pitted against each other, believing that in order to survive, they must destroy the opposition.”

People Believe Order Ideology Opposition Destructive Aggression

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“Aggression is the most common behavior used by many organizations, a nearly invisible medium that influences all decisions and actions.”

Reality Action Used Decision Common Influence Behavior Organization Invisible Mediums Aggression

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“Aggression only moves in one direction - it creates more aggression.”

Moving Aggression One Direction

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“In this present culture, we need to find the means to work and live together with less aggression if we are to resolve the serious problems that afflict and impede us.”

Ifs Needs Mean Problem Together Culture Serious Resolve Aggression

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“These days, our senses are bombarded with aggression. We are constantly confronted with global images of unending, escalating war and violence.”

War Violence Senses These Days Aggression Unending Bombarded Escalating Bombarded By

Book:Finding Our Way: Leadership for an Uncertain Time (Large Print 16pt)

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“Without aggression, it becomes possible to think well, to be curious about differences, and to enjoy each other's company.”

Thinking Wells Enjoy Differences Company Curious Aggression

Book:Finding Our Way: Leadership for an Uncertain Time

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“When we can lay down our fear and anger and choose responses other than aggression, we create the conditions for bringing out the best in us humans.”

Humans Conditions Anger Lays Response Aggression Bringing Out The Best

Book:Finding Our Way: Leadership for an Uncertain Time

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“Aggression only breeds more aggression. It only creates more fear and anger.”

Aggression

Book:Finding Our Way: Leadership for an Uncertain Time (Large Print 16pt)

Source: Finding Our Way: Leadership for an Uncertain Time (Large Print 16pt)