In music, harmony is the combining of notes that creates a pleasing sound. That combining happens both in simultaneous fashion (at any single moment) and in progressive fashion (as the song flows). There are numerous ways to affect harmony, but the result is that it pleases the ear and brain of the listener(s).
Harmony also occurs in personal, interpersonal and communal environments. We can "feel" it when our body/spirit is "in harmony." Same goes for our relationships. And, we sense that same "vibe" in the organizations we are members of. It just feels right when we're in harmony. It is noticeably unpleasing when we are not.
As one of my mentors says, "We are clearly singing the same song, but the notes don't seem to be in harmony."
The best leaders I know are superb at getting us to sing the same song, in harmony.
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