Beware the gravitational pull of like minds into the echo chamber of thought. How often have you sat at a meeting, gathering, or conference and realized that everyone was nodding along with you. In faith based communities this is known as a holy huddle. Allison Fine coined the phrase echo chamber that seems to fit in the nonprofit sector.
If we are all agreeing all the time then not much creative is happening. It is in the tension of disagreement that unimagined solutions can arise. I am not talking about those moments when we compormise to find common ground but those moments where the tension becomes uneasy and you reach higher ground ( a better solution than either/any previously proposed). This week challenge yourself, challenge those around you and let a little bit of tension spark your creative juices.
It looks like we are finally heading into spring in Calgary. I needed the sunshine and promise of rebirth to give me kick start.
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