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The speaker emphasizes that this approach fosters a kind of management "brainwashing," conditioning us to prioritize competition over community and innovation over inclusiveness.
Choosing Your Identity: The Shark or the Lotus Flower?
The core question posed is about personal and organizational identity:
When you walk into a room, do you want to be the shark—the dominant predator fighting for survival—or the lotus flower—peaceful, resilient, and rooted in harmony?
This metaphor invites leaders and professionals to reconsider what success truly means. Is it merely about crushing competitors and winning markets, or is it about cultivating strength and resilience through compassion, diversity, and inclusion?