The Leading Edge Leadership and Spiral Dynamics- Peter Merry with The Leading Edge
Aug 1, 2025
Peter Merry, an author and co-founder of Ubiquity University and Wyrd Technologies, dives into the fascinating realm of Spiral Dynamics and modern leadership. He discusses how humanity's evolution informs leadership styles, emphasizing adaptability amidst complexity. Peter explores the transition from ego-driven values to collective awareness and the importance of mindfulness. The conversation highlights the need to address personal and societal pain for growth and the role of value systems in shaping responsive communities. It's a transformative look at leadership in a rapidly changing world.
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Spiral Dynamics Overview
- Spiral Dynamics maps human development as stages of value systems mirroring both individual growth and collective evolution.
- Each stage transcends and includes previous ones, forming an open-ended spiral rather than a fixed pyramid.
Western Developmental Repression Impact
- Western culture repressed earlier stages of belonging and interconnectedness in favor of ego and power-driven identities.
- This repression led to an unrooted individualism needing strict order and control to contain its wild impulses.
The Duality of Orange System
- The Orange system values individual freedom, rationality, and achievement but lacks rootedness in interconnectedness.
- Its unchecked drive contributes to environmental exploitation and threatens planetary survival.
