Berger, Jennifer Garvey
Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps: How to Thrive in Complexity
- ISBN 13:
- 9781503609013
- author:
- Berger, Jennifer Garvey
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Stanford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 centimetres (0.13 kg
- Genre:
- Business, Leadership, Business,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps: How to Thrive in Complexity by Jennifer Garvey Berger. Leaders face numerous challenges as they navigate complex and uncertain environments. One common struggle is distinguishing between instinct and uncertainty, particularly when the future is inherently unpredictable. This dilemma affects leaders across various sectors, from top executives at major corporations to nonprofit directors working towards social change. Berger identifies five pervasive "mind traps" that often hinder effective leadership: the desire for simple stories, the tendency to believe one's own perspective, a need to maintain harmony within groups, an obsession with control, and a preoccupation with protecting one's ego. By understanding these patterns, leaders can gain valuable insights into how they respond to complexity and develop powerful strategies to overcome them.
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