tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post335706554863068662..comments2024-03-12T14:26:50.537+05:30Comments on Simplicity @ the other side of Complexity: Polarities of leadershipPrasad Kurianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00392000963081576320noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-33991566795812882812014-03-22T12:14:11.813+05:302014-03-22T12:14:11.813+05:30@ Katherine
Thank you very much. Solving (resolvi...@ Katherine<br /><br />Thank you very much. Solving (resolving)or fixing gives a sense of 'closure' and it is better aligned to the popular image/stereotype of what leaders are supposed to do!!!Prasad Kurianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392000963081576320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-27489668849250357342014-03-22T10:31:45.064+05:302014-03-22T10:31:45.064+05:30Most issues and challenges in organizations are vi...Most issues and challenges in organizations are viewed as problems to be solved or things to be fixed. There's often a more productive way to think about addressing challenging issuesKatherine Notohttp://www.pharmaceutical-tech.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-55404888030573514982014-01-29T17:43:45.706+05:302014-01-29T17:43:45.706+05:30@ Ritesh
Thank you. Yes, it is a difficult thing ...@ Ritesh<br /><br />Thank you. Yes, it is a difficult thing to pull off. That is why even after spending Billions of Dollars on leadership training, there is not much improvement in leadership capability! <br /><br />Thanks for making me think. Yes, this idea needs to be developed further and I will work on the same & keep you posted. Prasad Kurianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392000963081576320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-59060764720098859262014-01-29T16:42:47.758+05:302014-01-29T16:42:47.758+05:30Thanks Prasad....Your "note" did help in...Thanks Prasad....Your "note" did help in clarifying your theory better....My only 2 bit here is that ..it is good, it is right, it is even need of the times and hugely desirable...but is it realistically possible or attainable...how much tims frame and how...any celebrated role models?..<br /><br />Having said this, I must compliment you on a very well written piece and a bright idea that can be developed further......Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01326832591414512650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-85511693979657571572014-01-28T20:11:24.068+05:302014-01-28T20:11:24.068+05:30@ Ritesh
Thank you very much for reading my blog ...@ Ritesh<br /><br />Thank you very much for reading my blog and for your thoughtful comments/questions. I have added a note to the original post to explain the 'optimal balance' in more detail. Hope this clarifies!Prasad Kurianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392000963081576320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-35759244310534120462014-01-20T16:43:30.929+05:302014-01-20T16:43:30.929+05:30Not sure if I have been able to comprehend the ess...Not sure if I have been able to comprehend the essence of your premise- or if I have, to what extent I agree :) :(<br /><br />I have the following thoughts that you may want to consider:<br />1. Is it really possible (or even desirable) to have an animal who walks like an elephant and runs like a tiger (You get the point, right!)<br /><br />2. Is the ‘optimal balance” not akin to “rating 3 on a scale of point 1-5)- short of taking bold choices.<br /><br />3. Will such a leader not ‘confuse “ his/her team (How would my leader react in this situation and that).<br /><br />4. Will such a leader not need to put too much pressure on self- to not behave in the “natural manner”- which could be one of the extreme polarities?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01326832591414512650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584319303804919668.post-43268595331213925012014-01-20T15:23:22.107+05:302014-01-20T15:23:22.107+05:30not sure if I have been able to comprehend you wel...not sure if I have been able to comprehend you well or if I have, do I agree with you?<br /><br />"Optimal balance" between 2 polarities, both desirable in different situations & contexts,while is a good skill, it can only be learnt/ honed with careful reflection, maturity and years of experience.<br /><br />I have the following for you to reflect on: (:<br />1. Is it possible/ desirable to have some one, who can run like a tiger and walk like an elephant (You get the point,right!)<br />2. Does it not bely the theory of "competencies" and "natural leader" when a leader's personality is not commonly understood by his team- (How is s/he likely to react!)<br />3. Are we not expecting far too much from a leader- especially those who are younger?<br />4. Does "moderate balance" theory not smack of a bit of timid- not taking clear bold sides.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01326832591414512650noreply@blogger.com