Monthly Archives: December 2016

Social Leadership at 99%

Posted on December 22, 2016 by julianstodd

Apologies to those of you who have weathered this series of posts: today i hit 99% of the writing for the new Social Leadership book. Whilst it may feel as though i am eking out this final stage, the reality … Continue reading →

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Social Leadership: Taking Stock

Posted on December 21, 2016 by julianstodd

Today i’ve been completing the section of the new Social Leadership book with ten activities around ‘Social Capital‘. This is the ability to survive and thrive in the Social Age: an ability to navigate the landscape, and to help others … Continue reading →

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Social Leadership: Consequence and Right

Posted on December 20, 2016 by julianstodd

Continuing to #WorkOutLoud as i strive to finish the new book on ‘Social Leadership – my first 100 days‘ before Christmas. I’m 85% there… today, sharing two pieces from the section on Social Capital. The first is some pointers and … Continue reading →

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Social Leadership: 80% A #WorkingOutLoud Post

Posted on December 19, 2016 by julianstodd

As promised, i am on track to complete the first draft of the new Social Leadership book this week: it’s called ‘Social Leadership – my first 100 days‘, and is (believe it or not) 100 practical questions and activities in … Continue reading →

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Our Shared Differences

Posted on December 16, 2016 by julianstodd

I am fortunate in being able to visit many different countries, to be a guest in many different cultures. As one travels around the world one moves not only in miles and metres but also in culture and difference. My … Continue reading →

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From One To Three Dimensions

Posted on December 15, 2016 by julianstodd

From the outside of any culture, we project: we rely on stereotype, assumption, preconditioned knowledge and guesswork. It’s a one dimensional view. Immersed within it, we build out the other dimensions: we add depth and colour, nuance and detail. That’s … Continue reading →

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Increased Surface Area: The Socially Dynamic Organisation

Posted on December 13, 2016 by julianstodd

I liked a notion that came up today in conversation: that by increasing the social connectivity of the organisation, we increase the surface area. This probably harks back to my 1st degree, which included aspects of material science, that taught … Continue reading →

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Peace: Dialogue

Posted on December 12, 2016 by julianstodd

What is the nature of peace? A simple absence of conflicts, or a positive force in itself? Is peace the outcome, or the process? As i think about the ways that power is held and exerted at the highest levels … Continue reading →

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The Futility of Peace

Posted on December 10, 2016 by julianstodd

I have been reflecting on ‘types of power‘ recently, which has tipped me into thinking about peace. Some power is defined internally, by our ability to influence or command, whilst another type is defined in opposition: by holding the contrary … Continue reading →

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Friction: Dynamic Tension

Posted on December 8, 2016 by julianstodd

Building on yesterday’s post: there is a friction between the ‘formal‘ and ‘social‘ systems, the two sides of any organisation in the Social Age: the friction represents the power balance between the rigid type of organisational mandated authority, and the … Continue reading →

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