John Hagel III and Konstantina: Stealth Misogyny
Konstantina strikes a deal with John to continue the conversation and segue into a Part II that digs into John’s advocacy of the feminine:)!
John’s rational for the strength in a more egalitarian society was first written about in a 2010 blogpost about the Big Shift . To quote John, “ Women are affected by the longer term changes that are transforming this environment.“
Our conversation continues on to discuss the connectivity which has created compression as well as expansion within:
School systems which John says are crushing the female archetype.
Our agreement upon fear based social interaction.
Female fear and intercompetetiveness - and where that stems from
Over millennia, the survival of our species has blossomed under collaboration
The Silicone Valley has emerged as a society that relies upon collaboration; sharing , learning, innovation and interaction- welcoming diversity and equality in the teamwork. ( though some back and forth over female equality in that same space)
VENTURE CAMP and Konstantina’s reality show experience with a digital society.
How does building a trust based culture override a fear based society and culture. John says that it evolves within ‘impact’ groups structured of three to fifteen individuals where the focus is on opportunity- not threat. ( threat expands fear)
Center for the Edge was a forward thinking endeavor, building upon action and impact.
Being that the Silicone Valley is notoriously male centric in its energy and culture, John’s perspective was both unexpected and highly validating.
READING
THE JOURNEY BEYOND FEAR, JOHN HAGEL
TECHNICAL REVOLUTIONS AND FINANCIAL CAPITAL , CARLOTTA PEREZ
MINDSET, CAROL DWECK
THE CHALICE AND THE BLADE, RAINE EISLER
THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP, RAINE EISLER
THE MEANING OF WIFE, ANNE KINGSTON
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EDGE PERSPECTIVES : ON THE EDGE OF A NEW DECADE 2010