Fundamental Tensions Every Leader Must Equilibrate

7 Key Tensions Every Leader Must Balance 14 Jun 2024 --- In decades past, executives were usually taught to practice command-and-control leadership. Today they’re often advised to be more nimble, more adaptive, and less controlling. The truth is that most executives need to be able to move back and forth between those two leadership styles. IMD leadership professor and social psychologist Jennifer Jordan offers tactics for navigating these tensions. More on this topic from HBR: https://hbr.org/2020/02/every-leader-needs-to-navigate-these-7-tensions https://hbr.org/2022/01/finding-the-right-balance-and-flexibility-in-your-leadership-style 00:00 The 7 traditional vs emerging leadership styles 03:30 Why do I need to balance these styles? 04:35 How do I know which style to use? 05:35 Who in the business world balances styles well? 07:36 What if I’m not good at a certain style? 09:16 Do people still need strong leadership? Produced by Scott LaPierre Video by IMD Animation and design by Alex Belser Books, tools, and more: store.hbr.org Follow us: https://hbr.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvard-business-review/ https://www.facebook.com/HBR/ https://twitter.com/HarvardBiz https://www.instagram.com/harvard_business_review Sign up for Newsletters: https://hbr.org/email-newsletters #HarvardBusinessReview #YourCareer #Career #Job #Work #Business #Harvard #Leadership #HarvardBusinessSchool #IMD Copyright © 2024 Harvard Business School Publishing. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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