We are the Leaders we have been Waiting For
summary
Argues two concrete reasons processes and tools dominate: teams lack the mental complexity to handle messy interactions, and many organizations still operate as machines rather than ecosystems. Uses integral theory (four quadrants), adult development stages (amber, strive, human bond, flex flow), and a jungle/Machu Picchu climate anecdote to show urgency. Demonstrates a hands‑on web (third entity) exercise with string, prescribes developing coaching and facilitation, assembling three mentor archetypes, and “agiling” personal growth by picking one skill, planning, measuring impact, repeating.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Introduction to Lisa
- 1:50The agile paradigm challenge
- 4:20Lessons from the Amazon
- 11:12Applying integral theory
- 20:46The third entity of teams
- 28:32Evolution of mental complexity
- 36:12Agile and human development
- 40:07Building your leadership
- 45:07The call to worthy missions
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