Is “doing without doing” the highest form of leadership?

Colleagues,

Every summer I run the 25 pieces of wisdom series – the most important things I have learned from others.

One of these bits of wisdom is the concept of wu-wei, or “doing without doing.” The easiest way to understand wu-wei is the proverbial pebble creating ripples in a pond. 

When we toss that pebble intentionally, to influence action towards an agreed upon goal, we are exerting influence in its most powerful form, because the effect will grow even after we have stopped working.

I’ve shared three thoughts this week about defining leadership. Feel free to share your thoughts on leadership with me.

Cheers!

​Frederick