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How To Become An Agentic Sage - (Brian Whetten)

Aug 28, 2025
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Brian Whetten
In this enlightening discussion, Brian Whetten, a leadership coach and author, unveils his insights from 25 years of research on fusing high consciousness with agency. He introduces the concept of the 'agentic sage,' a rare leader who marries material power with spiritual awareness. Brian explores the challenges of personal growth, emphasizing the need for emotional intelligence and inner transformation. He also tackles the complex relationship between power and responsibility, advocating for authenticity in both personal and professional realms.
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INSIGHT

Power Equals Wealth Plus Consciousness

  • Power has two dimensions: material (wealth) and consciousness (awareness), both are forms of power.
  • Leadership is the capacity to turn whatever power you have into value for the system.
INSIGHT

The Agentic Sage Quadrant

  • Most people get stuck in three quadrants: playing, winning, or escaping the game.
  • The rare fourth quadrant is the agentic sage: high agency and high consciousness.
ANECDOTE

From Burnout To Spiritual Study

  • Brian described moving from Silicon Valley burnout to six years of full-time spiritual development.
  • He then tried to teach what he learned and discovered it was far harder than expected to integrate consciousness with making a living.
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