• Collaborative Leadership and the Wisdom of the Elephant

  • Apr 8 2025
  • Length: 10 mins
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Collaborative Leadership and the Wisdom of the Elephant

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    How do you build a collaborative team when everyone sees things differently?In this episode of What Would Buddha Do?, I answer a real-world leadership question about resolving conflict between departments.Drawing on the Buddhist parable of The Blind Men and the Elephant, I’ll explore:
    🐘 Why different perspectives create conflict—and opportunity
    🐘 How ancient teachings can help modern leaders foster collaboration
    🐘 Practical steps to help your team see the bigger picture and reduce tensionPlus, a surprising NASA story that shows why communication across silos matters more than ever.Tune in for practical leadership wisdom with a mindfulness twist.


    🌿Timestamps:
    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
    00:41 Introducing Today's Question
    01:38 A NASA Anecdote
    02:27 Buddhist Teachings: The Blind Men and the Elephant
    05:27 Explaining the Parable
    08:45 Applying the Lesson to Leadership
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