Opinion pieces from people in the movement
I recently participated in a lively discussion about the teal movement in North America sponsored by Semco Style, one of the organizations advocating for teal ways of operating globally. Among the issues we discussed was how the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) discussion so common in business today intersects with teal. I see that intersection …
Throwing away an old laundry hamper helped me embrace my new and unfolding role in motherhood. I imagine your first thought is, “what does letting go of a laundry hamper have to do with embracing motherhood?” Believe me, I am just as shocked as you are. However, after musing over this connection lately, there is …
I love teal. And it can be painful. One of the hardest things I find as a teal devotee is existing in multiple worlds at once. There’s the world of teal, where I’m drawn to soulfulness, wholeness, shared power and evolving purpose. And there are the worlds of orange and green thinking, where some of …
Tealy Tension: Living in Multiple Worlds at Once Read More »
Today’s digital, diverse, and dispersed economy requires a workforce with many different personal qualities: curiosity, empathy, imagination, purpose, motivation, resilience, peacemaking. And as work becomes more teal–that is, focused on purpose, self-management, and the whole person–these qualities become even more necessary. But someone’s first day on the job is a late start for developing these …
Where is the teal movement in early 2022? What kind of momentum are we bringing into this young year when it comes to more soulful, self-managed, holistic, purpose-driven organizations–and an elevated human consciousness overall? I see a mixed picture. But a hopeful one. Let’s start with the global crisis that is unfolding at this moment: …
Does Superman take naps? I don’t remember reading about any super-snoozes in my old comic books. Or seeing him nod off in TV shows or movies. But this “Superman” needs naps now. I’m talking about me. A man like many others, who has put in long hours and worked hard for years to provide for …
This article is dedicated to the late Bryan Ungard, former Chief Purpose Office for the Decurion Corporation. I did not know Bryan personally, but I know of his work, and it has enhanced and inspired my current thinking and action. I hope that I can pick up the baton and carry it forward a bit …
Changing the Story Changes Everything: What Does It Take? Read More »
This article is dedicated to the late Bryan Ungard, former Chief Purpose Office for the Decurion Corporation. I did not know Bryan personally, but I know of his work, and it has enhanced and inspired my current thinking and action. I hope that I can pick up the baton and carry it forward a bit …
Changing the Story Changes Everything: A New Paradigm for 21st Century prosperity Read More »
What did the Tokyo Olympics tell us about the state of the teal movement? If you answered, “nothing,” you could be forgiven. After all, the Olympic games are a global exercise in more of the competition that dominates life today—while teal consciousness aims to elevate cooperation and human connection. In fact, the long legacies of …
In today’s “start over” economy, there will likely be many strategies that could catapult Teal into widespread adoption. Here are four. Guest post by Edward E. Frauenheim, III The power of Teal philosophy to empower individuals and their on-the-ground ability to create more “human” and efficient operations is building increasing credibility. But for Teal to …
Four Techniques for Launching a Teal Consultancy Read More »
