What an awesome post, that so directly and eloquently addresses a crucial issue affecting all of us: the consequences of a narrow, shortsighted, and scarcity-driven approach to leadership. The scarcity principle, sadly, is an all too common foundation of decision-making...the idea that there is only so much to go around, so let's grab ours before it's all gone. As far as those who came to the trough too late...well, if there's nothing left, that's their problem. In reality, though, it is ALL of our problem, because thinking in terms of what there is NOT enough of can blind us to what there is MUCH of in our organizations...MUCH talent, MUCH energy, MUCH innovation, and MUCH vision for both profitability and a better world.

Thank you for reminding us of the possibilities that we, and our customers, can realize by moving out of the shadows of scarcity thinking.