For twelve years, Aaron has developed a promising career within a large corporation. He is bright, ambitious, and reliable, and was once on the company’s leadership fast track. But lately, his industry is declining, and his business unit is tangled in management changes and office politics. His promised promotion has vanished, leaving him on an […]
Author: Teal Village
A Retail Miracle
In a world obsessed with growth, he chose joy. You won’t find Yu Donglai in typical business school cases. This stocky, plainspoken entrepreneur from Henan province of China never finished junior high, yet he has built what many call “the best supermarket in the world.” While other retailers squeeze every ounce of profit, Yu pours his energy […]
What is a Teal Enterprise?
A Teal enterprise is an enterprise that prioritizes people and society’s collective wellbeing over maximizing shareholder’s profit. It creates effortless sustainability and exponentially higher profits relative to conventional enterprises. The logic is simple: instead of wasting energy on internal politics and competitions, a Teal enterprise aligns purposes, fosters collaborations and cultivates self-leadership. It takes a […]
Emotion vs. Emotional
“Isn’t life boring without emotional turbulence?” When discussing the benefits of meditation practice, a friend asked this question. He accepted the merit of calming down and feeling peaceful amid a stressful situation. But he didn’t buy into the merit of feeling peaceful as a normal state of being. He argued that life is more colorful […]
Evergreen Enterprises
What’s the typical lifespan of new companies nowadays? Across all industries worldwide, only 10% of start-ups manage to survive. Among the 90% that fail, at least 20% do so within their first year, and 50% within the first five years. But what’s the lifespan of the oldest companies in history? 1440 years. More than a […]
Everyday Leadership (2/2)
From the previous article, Everyday Leadership (1/2), we could conclude leadership always leads to change, and change always requires leadership. Inability to change is due to lack of effective leadership. In this article, we will discuss the nature of change and conditions for positive changes. Why do we want to change in the first place? […]
Everyday Leadership (1/2)
What is leadership? A common leadership definition is the process of social influence or the ability to organize a group of people to take actions together. Many people perceive a leader as an authoritative figure, who stands in the spotlight and makes decisions on our behalf. This perspective on leadership is both limiting and misleading. It […]
Transforming Fear (4/4)
In the earlier sections of this article, we explored the root cause of fear and how to transform it. Now, let’s broaden our perspective and examine fear from a systemic standpoint. The goal is to pinpoint the key relationships that play a vital role in the healing process. This understanding is particularly beneficial for anyone […]
Transforming Fear (3/4)
By now, we should already understand the importance of doing shadow work. It is about removing barriers along the way and is one of the most overlooked aspects of creating the life we want. There are infinite tools and methods for doing shadow work. Consistent with Teal Village’s approach, we advocate a self-guided process—learning to […]
Transforming Fear (2/4)
Claudia feels a deep sense of frustration with her son Max. He is bright and happy but has a puzzling pattern of behavior. He seems to be addicted to making wrong choices on purpose. During school exams, particularly with multiple-choice questions, he often eliminates two incorrect answers first. When faced with the final two options—one […]