If we say, “I can see your culture and my own, and choose what I want from each,” we’ve actually stepped into a third culture: that of the “enlightened,” who have replaced ethnocentrism with egocentrism. It tends to be a lonely culture.
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Women’s Day Leadership
On Monday, the price of tulips and roses tripled. All day, there have been lines in the grocery stores, many … More
Psychodynamic Leadership: The solution (and the problem) is you – and maybe an invisible cat.
In early April, 2010, I met with my business manager to discuss the our progress relative to our business plan. … More
…and in this situation, hide your humility…
Good leaders need to be willing to learn and willing to trust. However, in some cultures or situations, good leaders need to act as if they know everything and do not trust anyone; they sometimes need to hide their humility and vulnerability.
Situational Model® Leadership is awful – except when it’s right.
The flaws in the Situational Model’s operational definitions, theoretical basis, lack of cross-cultural and psychological foundations, and foundational research all prevent me from embracing it as a model. However,…