Integrity versus Division

Integrity is the light side of division.  Integrity means that all actions align with personal and organizational vision, like the saying: “walking your talk” or “what you see is what you get.” Integrity results in purposeful behaviors and a spirit of togetherness. ...

Intention versus Ambiguity

Intention is the light side of ambiguity.  Intention is clear and understandable. The result of intentionality is a spirit of trust. Ambiguity is unclear. The result of ambiguity is a lack of trust. He who climbs a cliff may die on the cliff, so what? Always a...

Force versus Pressure

Force is the light side of pressure. Force means focused energy directed from an internal source, very much like the light saber used by Luke Skywalker in the movie, Star Wars. In the same movie, Obi-Wan Kenobi’s now famous line, “May the force be with you,”...

Passion versus Obligation

Passion is the light side of obligation.  People who are passionate have a “want to” approach to their life and work. They are spirited and carry this inspiration into the organization. Obligation implies a “have to” approach which dulls the spirit of the...

Values Based versus Superficiality

Values based is the light side of superficiality.  Values based organizations have a deeply embedded understanding of what is important to them, and what they are willing to stand for. Superficiality appears on the surface to be value driven, but functions like...