Hi, Chip - great post

I enjoyed your "Watership Down" framework for understanding the change in our workplace and leadership orientation.  This is a clear way to convey the challenges which exist for leaders as we continue to move from a "cage" orientation to a "wild" orientation.

The only thing I can offer is the observation that, for many of us, moving from the cage to the wild is more difficult than we thought.   I have been exposed to the evolving idea of moving from the mechanistic theory-ruled world of work to this fresher and more exciting environment for decades and on an intellectual level, wholeheartedly embrace what I see as not just "new", but also "better".

However, I find myself slipping into the old thought patterns from time to time, worrying about taking risks, and sometimes just wishing everything would stop changing so rapidly.

... and if I am doing this, how must other leaders and managers who have not  been as exposed to how things are changing be handling this?   I think those of us who are engaged and spending energy on understanding and living into the brave new management world sometimes forget that many of our colleagues have worked and continue to work in environments still ruled by "cage" mentality.  Everyone is not at the same point.

I believe this is a challenge  with which those of us interested in leadership change should grapple.  Your post today and your writing in general helps keep us on track and focused - thanks:).

John