Stephen Malkmus, an indie rock artist from Portland and Colin Powell, the American statesman, have something in common….fountainheads of knowledge.
Malkmus uses artistry as a tool for tapping the unknown, Powell’s prescience commands obedience through earned respect.
If you have 17 people in a room and want to gleam the best information possible for making decisions moving forward, chances are you’ll need to use both artistry and obedience in problem / solution discovery.
People look for kinship in others before you can develop trust, and reputation affects knowledge sharing among colleagues.