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When a Success Formula Hardens

Leading Blog

When this happens, they are at risk for what Donald Sull calls in Revival of the Fittest , active inertia. T HERE IS danger when success goes to a leader’s head. King Solomon wrote, “Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.”

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0616 | Donald Sull & Kathleen Eisenhardt

LDRLB

Donald Sull is a global expert on strategy and execution in turbulent markets. In this interview, we talk about the complexity that surrounds all of us, and how by developing a few simple yet effective rules, people can best even the most complex problems. He is a senior lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management.

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How to Solve Complex Problems Fast

Skip Prichard

And instead of assigning a high-variety group from inside and around their organization to develop solutions, they’ll tend to go to the usual suspects, keep the group small, and rely on what they see, know and believe (which, with complex problems, isn’t nearly enough). Leadership Tip: Don’t be afraid of how people will react.

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Learning to Manage the Map Paradox

Leading Blog

Donald Sull calls it the Map Paradox. They help us to move efficiently through life, but we need to learn to manage them so we aren’t derailed by them in the reality of changing circumstances. * * * Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for additional leadership and personal development ideas. * * * But here’s the thing.

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The Power of Your Word

Lead Change Blog

Posted in Leadership Development Barry wasn’t happy that his boss put him through the 360 evaluation process. He was even unhappier after receiving the feedback. In fact, he was shocked, angry and disbelieving. There was no way he was unethical, thoughtless or lacking in credibility and integrity.

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