The Tilted Edge

The key to growth is to learn to separate our thoughts from our feelings and actions and do this in a mindful but self-loving way. The skill is to get out of our stories and become the observer who can examine our unconscious thought patterns and actions.

Not being present is a common state for busy people, especially working professionals. Being caught up in work and home life's endless tasks and responsibilities makes it very easy to fall out of the moment. The good news is just a few simple mindfulness habits can enhance one’s ability to be present in day-to-day moments. Being mindful and present is especially important for busy professionals and leaders whose decision-making and actions impact numerous people.

Developing a strong sense of self-awareness has long been a desired quality of world leaders. To be self-aware was known as being mindful. Those who were mindful, showed wisdom. And those who were wise made better decisions. But how exactly do these two ancient qualities work together, and how can they be developed today in a modern business setting?

Preventing divisiveness in the workplace is crucial for fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. As leaders, it's essential to understand the underlying dynamics that drive counterproductive behaviors and take action to shift them.

Over 2000 years ago, Greek philosophers first theorized many of the foundational concepts used in analyzing human behavior. For example, Aristotle fashioned a methodology known as the “Golden Mean,” which is a technique for balancing thinking and behavior extremes. Based on Aristotle’s Golden Mean principles, Tilt 365 has developed character strength assessments that help people identify and understand the root causes of divisiveness in peoples' behavior that negatively impacts workplaces.

The psychoanalyst Erik Erikson coined the term ‘generativity’, defining it as having ‘a concern for establishing and guiding the next generation.’ At Tilt, our mission is to educate people about how to leverage character strengths to shift behaviors from being divisive and polarizing to integrative and sustainable – both elements of generative culture. Simply stated, generativity involves ensuring well-being and success for future generations (and the world as a whole) in a sustainable manner. 

The present article will provide an overview of four primary behavioral patterns (the “True Tilts”) and will explain how using them in a balanced and appropriate manner is similar to choosing productive organizational culture patterns.