From Dreams to Action: The Philosophy and Practice of John Croft’s Dragon Dreaming

In today’s episode, I have the privilege of speaking with John Croft, the visionary creator of the Dragon Dreaming method. With decades of experience in helping people to successfully undertake various projects, John has developed a powerful framework for turning dreams into reality by harnessing the collective wisdom of people. His method, influenced by native Australian (Aboriginal) cultures, emphasizes four key stages – dreaming, planning, doing and celebrating – each of them essential for any successful team project. During our conversation, I was struck by John’s warmth and his immense life wisdom. He is not just intellectually sharp, but truly empathetic in sensing people’s desires and helping them reach their full potential. His sense of compassion and his strong desire to make people’s lives better shines through in every word. In our conversation, we explore how Dragon Dreaming transforms conflict into creativity, how personal growth, community building and having a larger mission are integral to any meaningful project. We dive deep into the dynamics of team collaboration, the role of collective intelligence and how to “dance with your fears” to push the boundaries of what is possible. And how celebrating success is crucial to avoid burnout. “To make your dream come true, you need a team that has all four kinds of people – the dreamers, planners, doers and celebrators. But if you have a team with all four kinds, you are going to have a lot of conflict. The secret then is how you convert that conflict into creativity – and if you can do that, that’s the source of Dragon Dreaming.” – John Croft If you are curious about how to bring your dreams to life while fostering creativity and collaboration, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Listen and enjoy!