John Heider Quotes

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Teach people to let go of their superficial mental chatter and obsessions. Teach people to pay attention to the whole body's reaction to a situation.

John Heider

Have respect for every person and every issue directed at you. Do not dismiss any encounter as insignificant.

John Heider

The wise leader speaks rarely and briefly. After all, no other natural outpouring goes on and on. It rains and then it stops. It thunders and then it stops.

John Heider

Endless drama in a group clouds consciousness. Too much noise overwhelms the senses. Continual input obscures genuine insight. Do not substitute sensationalism for learning.

John Heider

The leader teaches more through being than through doing. The quality of one's silence conveys more than long speeches.

John Heider

Allow regular time for silent reflection. Turn inward and digest what has happened. Let the senses rest and grow still.

John Heider