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4 Things That I Learned About Change From The Orange Revolution

Digital Tonto

After 80 years of communism and then 10 more under kleptocratic rule, few thought change was possible. The Orange Revolution in 2004 changed that. When leaders set out to pursue change we must do it in ways that allow others to adopt in ways that reinforce, rather than undermine, their identity.

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How “True Believers” Can Undermine Change

Digital Tonto

I first noticed this in the aftermath of the Ukraine’s Orange Revolution in 2004. Change leaders feel so passionately about their idea they want to push it through and silence dissent. Meaningful change can’t be mandated or forced, it can only be empowered. Change that lasts is always built on common ground.

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Self-Righteousness Isn’t A Strategy

Digital Tonto

I first noticed this in the aftermath of the Ukraine’s Orange Revolution in 2004. Change leaders feel so passionately about their idea they want to push it through, silence dissent, launch it with a big communication campaign and create strong incentives to get on board. You Need To Learn It.

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Four Transformation Secrets Business Leaders Can Learn from Social and Political Movements

Innovation Excellence

GUEST POST from Greg Satell In 2004, I was managing a major news organization during the Orange Revolution in Ukraine. One of the things I noticed was that thousands of people, who would normally be doing thousands of different things, would stop what they were doing and start doing the same things all at once, […]

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Bill Belichick on Now vs Next

Stephen Shapiro

In 2004, the team broke all records for the longest winning streak in the National Football League history: 21 games in a row. They did not worry about the past; although they could learn from it, they couldn’t change what had already happened. He replied, “We did not have a 20-game winning streak.

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“Island of Bryan” Couple Offers Their Top DIY Tips for New Homeowners

Business and Tech

In 2004, he took the step of founding his own construction company, and that decision became part of both our lives. The level of trust between us and the way we push each other to evolve and perfect our crafts keeps us both learning and loving the process. What got you interested in property renovation?

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4 Things Leaders Can Learn About Transformation from Social and Political Movements

Innovation Excellence

In 2004, I was managing a major news organization during the Orange Revolution in Ukraine. One of the things I noticed was that thousands of people, who would normally be doing thousands of different things, would stop what they were doing and start doing the same things all at once, in nearly complete unison, with.