Spiral Dynamics: Understanding Why People See the World Differently
Have you ever wondered why some people just don't seem to get it, no matter how clearly you explain? Or why your well-intentioned efforts to connect or lead sometimes fall flat? The answer might lie in a fascinating model called Spiral Dynamics.
In this eye-opening episode, Philippa and Penelope Waller introduce us to the powerful framework of Spiral Dynamics - a model that reveals how we all view the world through different "coloured lenses" without even realising it. These lenses represent our core values, which fundamentally shape how we interpret everything around us and drive our behaviours in ways we rarely recognise.
This episode navigates through the colour-coded value systems that humans move through both individually and collectively: from Beige (survival) to Purple (tribal belonging), Red (egocentric power), Blue (order and structure), Orange (achievement and strategy), Green (pluralism and relationships), and Yellow (systems thinking). With vivid examples and practical insights, demonstrating how these different value sets explain conflicts in relationships, workplaces, and even global politics.
What makes this model particularly powerful is its dynamic nature. Unlike fixed personality types, we spiral up and down through these value systems depending on context, life stage, and circumstances. Understanding this movement gives us a roadmap for personal growth and unlocks new possibilities for communicating across seemingly unbridgeable divides.
Whether you're struggling with a difficult relationship, leading a team through change, or simply curious about what makes humans tick, this episode offers illuminating insights that will transform how you see yourself and others.
Here is an excellent - and FREE - Spiral Influencing Worksheet from 4D.https://www.4dhumanbeing.com/wp-content/uploads/4D-Spiral-Dynamics-Language-handout-4DHB.pdf
4D Human Being Podcast
Are You Happening to the World or is the World Happening to You?
Welcome to the 4D Human Being Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of personal and professional development. Hosted by co-directors Penelope and Philippa Waller, this podcast offers a refreshing blend of insightful discussions, practical advice, and transformative strategies.
4D Human Being bring you the very best in communication skills, leadership development, emotional intelligence all within this very podcast, inspiring you to become a more empathetic, focused, and successful leader.
Whether you're looking to elevate your personal WellBeing, enhance your professional impact, or explore the profound joy of connecting with others, the 4D Human Being Podcast is your go-to source for fostering growth and navigating the complexities of the human experience.
Join us as we explore how to thrive in all four dimensions of life, and not just be a 3D human doing, but a 4D Human Being.
- No. of episodes: 138
- Latest episode: 2025-07-25
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