James Forten was born free in Philadelphia in the 1760s but saw the evils of slavery. As a teen, he bravely joined the American Navy in the Revolution. Captured by the British, Forten stood strong despite threats. He refused to give up on America. He suffered months in the terrible Jersey prison ship. After the war, Forten became a successful businessman and dedicated abolitionist. He led petitions and protests against slavery. He helped fund major anti-slavery newspapers. His sail loft gave refuge to Black sailors. Throughout adversity, Forten never stopped fighting racial injustice his whole life.
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I encourage YOU to employ what I call "Harmonic Leadership," which is a really evocative name. Let's explore the core philosophy behind that title and what it means to lead harmonically?
This is a concept I chose very intentionally. For too long, we’ve associated leadership with a single, loud voice—a soloist. But the most successful, innovative, and resilient teams don't operate like a solo act; they operate like a symphony or a great jazz ensemble.
Harmonic Leadership is built on a simple but profound idea: a leader's primary role is not to be the best player, but to create an environment where every musician (person) can play their best, together. It’s not about everyone hitting the same note—that's unison, not harmony. Harmony is when different, diverse notes combine to create a sound that's richer and more beautiful than any single note (person) could be on its own.
So, to lead harmonically means you are focused on tuning the team. You’re listening to the dynamics, blending ...
