Sunday, August 17, 2008
INDIVIDUALIZATION books & movies
What books and movies would you recommend to someone strong (or weak) in Connectedness?
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Donald Clifton, Ph.D. 1924-2003
Father of Strengths Psychology and Grandfather of Positive Psychology
Peter F. Drucker, 1909 -2005
"The idea that there are "well-rounded" people, people who have only strengths and no weaknesses ... is a prescription for mediocrity if not incompetence. Strong people always have strong weaknesses. ... And no one is strong in many areas."
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Peter F. Drucker Quote:
"People-decisions are time-consuming, for the simple reason that the Good Lord did not create people as "resources" for organizations. They do not come in proper size and shape for the tasks that have to be done in organization - and they cannot be machined down or re-cast for these tasks. People are always "almost fits" at best. To get the work done with people (...) therefore requires lots of time, thought and judgement."
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For Learner (and also Input, Individualization, Significance)
I am reading the great book "Learning Journeys - Top Management Experts Share Hard-Earned Lessons on Becoming Great Mentors and Leaders" from various editors and contributors. I quote from the front flap: "As the contributors of this book demonstrate, truly effective leaders have learned how to learn: they learn from all of life, all their lives long. ... They seize opportunities to learn wherever they find them." Among the contributors are Stephen Covey, Warren Bennis, James Collins, Nathaniel Branden.
Let me quote from the excellent Amazon book review of Michael Erisman which convinced me to buy this book: "The book is divided into eight different categories, including what were in my opinion the most insightful; "Unlearning what you thought was so", "Pain is a great teacher", and "Seeing yourself as others do". What makes this such an interesting read is that all these short essays within the eight topic areas reflect very personal insights into the people themselves. What events helped them learn and grow, what successes, or failures, helped them become who they are today?
We are given a rare glimpse into some very real personal experiences, in which we all can relate on some level. I was struck time and again at just how "normal" these leaders are, and behind the names, the publications, and the prestige of being well known and a leader in your field, are some remarkable stories of struggle and perseverance."
Robert Greene's "The Art of Seduction" is not only about romantic life, but offers also very interesting lessons for sales people and career hunters. With its rich and hilarious taxonomy of different types of seducers and "victims", it is almost like a field manual for people with Individualization! Among my favorite victims are "the reformed rake or siren", "the pampered royal", "the drama queen", "the professor", "the sensualist" and "the lonely leader". It is astonishing and funny how often I seem to encounter these types even without thinking about "seduction".
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