We carry the illusion that we can manage and control complex human beings. We fantasize that we can come up with the magic potion that will motivate people who can in truth only motivate themselves. We expect loyalty, a rare commodity even in families. But it starts long before and at a more profound level than that. Perception is not reality.
Reality is reality.
We avoid it and deny it at our peril. And we succeed as we embrace it. Journey with The Anatomy of Fire and Modern Management Hits Oz. . . . James R. Lucas has more than 25 years of experience as a management consultant, corporate executive, and award-winning faculty member of the American Management Association.