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Peter Block, born in 1940, is a renowned author. His works primarily focus on community, organizations, and leadership, which are highly appreciated by readers.

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“It is a misuse of our power to take responsibility for solving problems that belong to others.”

Problem Responsibility Problem Solving Taking Responsibility Misuse

Book:Stewardship: Choosing Service Over Self Interest

Source: Stewardship: Choosing Service Over Self Interest

“Dissent is the cousin of diversity; the respect for a wide range of beliefs. This begins by allowing people the space to say "no". If we cannot say "no" then our "yes" has no meaning. Each needs the chance to express their doubts and reservations, without having to justify them, or move quickly into problem solving. No is the beginning of the conversation for commitment.”

People Ifs Needs Problem Moving Belief Chance Space Doubt Conversation Diversity Commitment Wide Range Justify Allowing Collaboration Problem Solving Cousin Dissent Reservations

Author:Peter Block

“All we have to do to create the future is to change the nature of our conversations, to go from blame to ownership, and from bargaining to commitment, and from problem solving to possibility.”

Problem Responsibility Possibility Conversation Commitment Blame Ownership Problem Solving Bargaining

Author:Peter Block

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Born: 1940
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Quotes: 45

Books & Sources

The Answer to how is Yes: Acting on what MattersRelated source material

Stewardship: Choosing Service Over Self InterestRelated source material

Stewardship: Choosing Service Over Self-InterestRelated source material

Community: The Structure of BelongingRelated source material

The Empowered Manager: Positive Political Skills at WorkRelated source material

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