We risk losing our souls. Many already have. Within this context of mechanism and materialism, filled with acts of violence to nature and to ourselves, we mindlessly try to transform our organizations. Then we wonder why change is so unsuccessful. We do the same things over and over again expecting different results.
Insanity becomes normal.
I believe it is theoretically possible for the way we lead, follow, and work within organizations to change. Small successes show it is possible even as most of those advancements crumble when their committed leaders move on. Sustainable change requires courage, commitment, and unselfish leaders and engaged employees-all in short supply in many of our institutions. Therefore, on a practical level, I do not believe our enterprises will change in meaningful and sustainable ways in the foreseeable future-if ever. The discrepancy between the potential and actual life expectancy of corporations will continue to be greater than for any other species on the planet.