Compete or Complete?

Along with the Ubuntu, I am also guided by the words of the late American football coach Bill McCartney:

“We are not here to compete with one another. We are here to complete one another.”

Recently I was in a session where, I guided the fractured group through various experiential processes to reach a place where they became willing to walk up to at least 3 people, greet them and ask:

“What would you like me to know about you and what would you like me to wish for you?”

I also requested them to be open to receiving as much as they were expected to give.

Having done this scores of times beforehand I knew what all emerges in such situations and I was prepared.

One of them turned to me midway and said, “Hey Sree, they are asking for things that are not possible for me to give them right now.”

And that’s when I pointed out once more that the question is not “What would you like me to buy for you” but rather “What would you like me to wish for you?”

The difference and impact is always simple and profound.

They didn’t stop once they hit the target of 3 people. An avalanche got triggered after the tipping point was breached.

Almost all of them started laughing with each other than laughing at each other; most of them hugged and everyone wished each other well.

Finally, I had to ring the small bell I carry with me to get them back.

The turnaround in the energy and dynamics in the room was evident and the rest of the work happened smoothly.

#Expansiveness

#Breakthroughs

#Turnarounds

#Alignment

#Collaboration

When do you want to experience it?