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Leaders often grapple with a high volume of repetitive and negative thoughts that can undermine their effectiveness. With scientific estimates suggesting an average of 50,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day, it becomes essential to train the mind to foster positivity. This dialogue explores the concept of "goodness" through value science, axiological principles, and the importance of intrinsic, extrinsic, and systemic values. By enhancing our capacity for goodness, leaders can influence their followers and improve overall morale. Let's embrace the challenge to think positively and lead effectively.
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The Power of Thought “Scientists estimate that the average person has 50,000 to 60,000 thoughts a day.90% of those are repetitive. 85% of the repetitive thoughts are negative. If leaders have approximately 45,900 negative thoughts a day, and, their followers are doing the same, the most important skill that leaders can develop is training the mind to lead.” - Suzanne Kryder, PhD (www.themindtolead.com)
Robert S. Hartman: Logician and philosopher 1910 - 1973 What is “goodness”?
The Value Science of “Axiology” • From philosophy to moral science to mathematically grounded and an empirically validated science. • “Good” = Fulfillment of a concept • The axiom: good is what fulfills it’s concept, mathematically expressed as, Vx = 2n -1 • Deducting three value dimensions of thought, I>E>S
I > E > S • Intrinsic – • Extrinsic – • Systemic – a geometric circle, an electron, concepts, all our thoughts, the scheme of things, • Can be counted: finite number (schematic concept)
I > E > S • Intrinsic – • Extrinsic – a thing, all objects, processes, our “do”, everything we can perceive we can perceive with our senses • Can be counted; infinite number (analytical concept) • Systemic – a geometric circle, an electron, concepts, all our thoughts, the scheme of things, • Can be counted: finite number (schematic concept)
I > E > S • Intrinsic – a human being; love, everything that has its meaning in itself, can be experienced, • Cannot be counted; infinite (singular) • Extrinsic – a thing, all objects, processes, our “do”, everything we can perceive we can perceive with our senses • Can be counted; infinite number (analytical concept) • Systemic – a geometric circle, an electron, concepts, all our thoughts, the scheme of things, • Can be counted: finite number (schematic concept)
Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own mind. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
I > E > S The Value Hierarchy • Human beings are more valuable than objects. • I > E • Objects are more valuable than mere thoughts/ideas about objects or human beings. • E > S Valuable means having more “good making” properties!
People > Expertise > Scheme of ThingsPeople > Behavior Change > DiseasePeople > Our thoughts about them >What we know I > E > S
Are you ready? Cyclone SHRM meeting, July 2009
Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. - Mother Teresa