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Margaret J. Wheatley

Too many problem-solving sessions become battlegrounds where decisions are made based on power rather than intelligence.

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Many meetings intended to solve problems turn into fights where people use their influence to win instead of focusing on smart ideas. This means the best solutions are often overlooked because decisions depend on who is strongest, not who is most knowledgeable.

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