Tag Archives: System

Perspectives: System and Self

Posted on February 22, 2023 by julianstodd

In the Quiet Leadership research, before i wrote the book, i asked people about ‘kindness’, about how they think it ‘works’, about where it is ‘spent’, and at what ‘cost’. In general, people describe kindness as being an interpersonal force, … Continue reading →

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System and Structure

Posted on October 10, 2022 by julianstodd

I grew up in an old city: the Roman military foundations overwritten by Medieval commerce and power. Most of the medieval city wall still stand, as well as the motte (the mound) upon which the castle stood. And dominating the … Continue reading →

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System vs Person

Posted on February 26, 2016 by julianstodd

“Hello mate, i’m Brett, i’ll be your server”. Brett was a couple of years younger than me, from New Zealand, and definitely hot out of training as the proudest waiter at the Italian restaurant. “i’ll have spaghetti and tomato sauce”, … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Learning Technologies 2016: Infrastructure and Lethargy

Posted on February 3, 2016 by julianstodd

There’s a dilemma: when an organisation is small, it tends to be Dynamic by design. As it grows, it engineers in it’s own lethargy: systems, processes, mindset, embedded power and authority, culture, all contribute to make it safe, but inhibit … Continue reading →

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Change Curve: The Energy of Change

Posted on September 22, 2015 by julianstodd

As i continue to develop the work around the Change Curve, i’m writing a series of pieces to fill in the gaps: as i develop the book out of this, they will slot in to complete earlier narratives. Today, i’m … Continue reading →

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Carpe Diem: the Elusive Nature of Time

Posted on December 18, 2014 by julianstodd

It’s stolen, wasted, invested or gifted, but, one way or another, it keeps ticking by. People often ask me where i find the time to write: it’s simple, i find it by not spending it elsewhere. And i try to … Continue reading →

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