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History’s Greatest Shared Goal

In the sweltering summer heat of Philadelphia in 1776 the 56 representatives of 13 British Colonies met to mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor. 

These men were the signers of the Declaration of Independence. They developed a clearly written charter that articulated the shared goals of an entire nation.  The power of these goals set into motion a series of events that survive today.

Our Founding Fathers wrote the book on Change Leadership.  Their collaboration through the difficult negotiations required to build the consensus for an organizational change of immense magnitude is an example to all of us today. 

Leading large scale change demands bold, courageous action.  Action that can only be initiated and sustained by a clear set of shared goals, the Framers had one awesome set of organizing principles and a shared goal that demanded complete commitment to success. 

As we get ready to enjoy the barbeques, fireworks and general merry making that comes to these United States each July 4th it’s crucially important to remember that we, as Americans, hold a sacred trust to remain faithful to the power of embracing change in an increasingly chaotic world. 

I encourage everyone to take a minute this weekend to read the text of the most historic change charter ever written http://www.ushistory.org/Declaration/document/index.htm

Happy Independence Day!

July 2, 2009 - Posted by thechangedude | Thinking About Change