Comments on: THINKING OUTSIDE THE TRIBE

By: Right Truth

Right Truth — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:46:58 +0000

Watcher’s Council Submissions…

The Watcher of Weasels Council submissions for this week are in. You are in for a treat my friends, because there are some really great articles in this list. I’ve read all the articles, now it’s your turn. Enjoy: Council……

By: Watcher of Weasels » Watching the Weasels

Watcher of Weasels » Watching the Weasels — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:40:20 +0000

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By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:27:06 +0000

Hi Barbara – Yes, old “Ike” sure knew how to combine disparate tribes, didn’t he? One just has to think of the build-up to D-Day. All those competing egos with his generals must’ve been like herding cats!

And yes, I’m waiting for the day…I can *almost* see the sunrise on the horizon as the kids get older.

By: Barbara Swafford - Blogging Without A Blog

Barbara Swafford - Blogging Without A Blog — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:17:59 +0000

Hi Betsy – I love the quote from Dwight D. Eisenhower. It makes me wonder if Obama is reading about him. Can you imagine if he learned that good leadership “is the art of getting someone to do something you want done because he wants to do it.”? How great would that be?

I hear you when you speak of blended families. Being a step mother to four, those early years were a real test. Thank goodness the kids are grown and those “tribal” trials are over.

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By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:40:16 +0000

Hi Patricia – I believe, yes, what you described as “observing” is a key characteristic in the tribe of writers. I’ve felt that myself, noticing things that other people didn’t and wondering, how could they not? I also believe if you separate geography from the answer to the question, “Where is home?” you will identify your tribe. Thank you.

Hi Stacey – It is a powerful concept, isn’t it? I like that it’s getting buzz, because if more people understand it, it seems to me the more understanding there will be. Thanks!

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:20:24 +0000

This is a very powerful post. I really love the tribal benefit of feeling a sense of belonging. I love communal living for similar benefits (sense of fulfillment, stability, satisfaction, unity, and a sense of contribution).

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By: Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:58:38 +0000

I just got the book downloaded on my kindle but could not read it on the train in the darkness I meditated through!….I felt kind of weird growing up as my parents emigrated to this country via Canada…and I was the only US born citizen in my family…and they considered themselves superior educators…but friends at school thought I was just strange and liked my parent’s accents….I truly never felt like I belonged to a group or tribe…I was always on the edge – observing. Maybe that is the tribe of writers?

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By: Betsy Wuebker

Betsy Wuebker — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:11:26 +0000

Hi Brett – If you’re going to be a great leader, it’s imperative to appeal to more than your own tribe. By finessing the bridging that’s necessary and keeping the need for autonomy in mind, great coalitions can form.

Hi Pace – Fellow Triiiber, thank you for adding clarification and validating!

Hi Dot – I agree that making inroads into established patterns is extremely difficult, in Washington and throughout the world. Also, there is the aspect of ignoring his (supposed?) tribe in his Cabinet appointments. The left is keeping a lid on their reaction to the centrism there, for now. Hope you’ll read the e-book and think about the explanatory elements in there. Whatever you call a tribe, it is.

Hi Kathy – I have a far too sordid past to ever consider running for office, but thank you for the compliment!

Hi r – Welcome! I referred to our teenagers in the paragraph previous to the one you quoted. Sorry if I didn’t transition well, but I was definitely referring to Pete’s and my teenagers. I can only speculate on the frustrations teens must have felt in the former Soviet Union. Thanks.

Hi Lance – Yes, exactly, the generic lens. The easy examples have to do with the election, but the universality of tribal alliances and behaviors mean that we can use knowledge and build upon the good.

Hi Cath – The tribes concept can be applied to businesses, families, any group dynamic where there is a buy-in. Hilarious on the ass thing. They are clicking on the photo, too, because you’ve been our top referrer for several days now!

By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:13:25 +0000

Hi Betsy – this was really interesting. I never thought of the concept of tribes being applied to blended families. I will need to read Seth’s book.

As you say, you can only encourage folks to join a tribe, or the merging of tribes if you empower them to make their own contributions and make sure those contributions are recognised.

Total off topic – but hilarious – I don’t know where it is over there, but from where I’m searching, I’m on the front page of Google for “best ass on the internet” and other related terms, for the post with your winning pic. It may be different on yours. I know when Barbara has searched some of the same things as me, she’s got different results.

By: Lance

Lance — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:23:38 +0000

I’m looking at this whole concept in a more generic lens than just our recent election. And, I think it fits with leadership, in general. Being a “tribe” has many positives – in connecting and unifying a group of people, and really bringing multiple “tribes” together to work toward a common goal. Kind of like in a company – and maybe the sales “tribe” and “manufacturing/distribution” tribe working together toward a common goal. Committed to doing what’s right… I like this concept…

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