Category: Diversity of Thought
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I See it Differently
Cecil worked with a team that was stacked with smart, capable people. But meetings felt… flat. Everyone nodded. No one disagreed. Cecil had created a culture of silence, where alignment was valued more than insight. One day, after a particularly beige…
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The Magic of Mushrooms
What can mushrooms teach us about Weird Wisdom® and Diversity of Thought? Turns out—quite a bit. They grow in unlikely places.They thrive in shadows.They connect whole ecosystems underground.They adapt. Fast. Just like the best teams I work with.In my work,…
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From Control to Curiosity
Here’s what happens when you combine Diversity of Thought + Weird Wisdom®: More innovative ideasStronger team resilienceFaster learning loopsLong-term competitive edge But it requires a shift—from control to curiosity, from comfort to challenge.
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Stop Agreeing Too Quickly
Diversity of Thought isn’t just about who’s in the room. It’s about how they feel about speaking up and how curious we are when they do. Weird Wisdom® at Work helps teams move from “agreeing quickly” to thinking deeply. Because…
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The Weird Question
This one uncomfortable question sparked our biggest breakthrough. In a planning session, one team member, new and quiet, asked, “Why are we doing it this way?” For a moment, the room went silent. Then… ideas began to pour in. That…
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Listen Differently
Weird Wisdom® at Work invites leaders to intentionally create space for diverse perspectives, even (and especially) when they challenge the norm. That’s where real innovation starts. Diversity of Thought isn’t about being polite—it’s about being powerful.
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Don’t Follow the Crowd
Some of the most groundbreaking innovations happened because someone dared to challenge conventional wisdom. Netflix disrupted Blockbuster. Airbnb redefined hospitality. The Wright brothers made flight possible. The world doesn’t need more of the same. It needs your unique perspective, your…
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Reframe Uncertainty
Imagine a team meeting where everyone agrees on every idea, every strategy, and every solution. Sounds efficient, right? But here’s the catch, without diverse perspectives, innovation stagnates. Picture a product development team brainstorming a new feature. Everyone’s on the same…
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Let it Shine
When we embrace what makes us unique, we unlock new ways to innovate, solve problems, and thrive in a structured world. Don’t hide your weird, use it to stand out and succeed! The world needs your creativity. Let it shine.
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Break the Mold
Leadership isn’t about fitting into a mold, it’s about breaking it. When you embrace your Weird Wisdom®, you lead from a place of authenticity and open the door for others to do the same. The key to thriving teams and…
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