Practical Strategy #5: Seek Extra Support Outside of Work
This is the fifth entry in this series on leading in a dysfunctional system. When working in a dysfunctional system like the one described here, it is critical to invest …
Practical Strategy #4: Push Toward Your Strengths
This is the fourth entry in this series on leading in a dysfunctional system. As I mentioned in the last post, developing and moving toward your strengths requires pushing gradually …
Practical Strategy #3: Move Toward Your Strengths and Create Value
This is the third entry in this series on leading in a dysfunctional system. Secure leaders make a conscious effort to move toward their strengths in spite of a dysfunctional …
Practical Strategy #2: Stay Above the Fray and Focus on Positive Solutions
This is the second entry in this series on leading in a dysfunctional system. It’s natural in a dysfunctional system to respond to negative emotions with anger and frustration. This …
Leading in a Dysfunctional System
Recently, I met with a manager I’ve been working with who is working in a very dysfunctional system. Two executives are in a political battle for the area in which …
