“People at all levels and in all roles in organizations are wrestling with the challenges of modern life, trying to find ways to create harmony among the different parts of their lives while aiming to achieve their goals and live with purpose.” PeopleWayTryingDifferentPurposeGoalChallengesLevelsRolesModernAchieveOrganizationHarmonyWrestlingModern LifeLive With Purpose Author:Stewart D. Friedman
“In my teaching and consulting practice, I encourage people to learn to experiment with confidence and to see themselves as scientists in the laboratory of their lives, continually trying new ways to pursue what matters most to them and to the people who depend on them. Smart, small wins are crucial to this approach, as is devoting time and attention to reflecting on what works and what doesn't.” PeopleWayTryingMatterWinningAttentionPracticeTeachingDependsApproachSmartScientistExperimentsPursueCrucialNew WaysWhat MattersReflectingLaboratoryConsultingSmall Wins Author:Stewart D. Friedman
“I believe each life has value and that we're on this earth to leave it better than how we found it. I want people to take this to hear and to try as hard as they can to improve their capacity to do so.” PeopleWantTryingBelieveHardEarthValuesFoundI BelieveCapacity Author:Stewart D. Friedman
“The worst thing you can do, despite the innumerable obstacles we confront, is to not try.” TryingCan DoWorstObstaclesDespiteWorst Things Author:Stewart D. Friedman
“Instead of the metaphor of scales in balance, I prefer the idea of a jazz quartet: you're trying to make music that feels and sounds good, and sometimes you only hear the trumpet or just the bass and piano. Sometimes all four are playing at the same time, but perhaps at different volume.” FeelsTryingIdeasDifferentSometimesSoundFourBalanceJazzMetaphorScalesPianoVolumeBassTrumpetsQuartets Author:Stewart D. Friedman
“Of course that's the best way to continue to learn anything: Try to teach it!” WayTryingCoursesTeachBest Way Author:Stewart D. Friedman
“Executives are afraid of losing control if subordinates try to roam too far. Conversely, hierarchy squelches talent by forcing rote standardization through the punishment of failure, a necessary accompaniment to experimentation.” TryingTalentLosingExperimentation Author:Stewart D. Friedman
