Leadership

Key concepts in modern leadership strategies.

Reframing Reorganizations

Lee G. Bolman and Terrence E Deal argue that reorganizations fail or succeed largely depending on how leaders navigate them through four key “frames” – structural, human resource, political, and symbolic. We need to see reorganizations as complex, multifaceted phenomena…

Psychological Safety

Psychological safety is not about being comfortable all the time. It’s about feeling safe to speak up, make mistakes, offer new ideas, or challenge norms without fear of embarrassment, punishment, or rejection. “It’s not the absence of hierarchy that creates…

Leader Amplification Effect

Positive Amplification: Leaders’ positive traits, like confidence and enthusiasm, are magnified, boosting motivation and productivity in followers. Negative Amplification: Negative traits, such as anger, indecisiveness or arrogance, are also amplified, potentially creating a toxic culture and lowering morale, as followers…

The Value of Engagement

Research consistently shows that active learning (like discussions, role-play, group work, problem-solving) leads to better retention, engagement, and understanding. Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand. Examples of active learning Role…

Team Autonomy

Autonomy is a core psychological need. Autonomy fosters creativity, innovation, and improves performance. Moreover, providing autonomy supports a culture of trust and respect, leading to increased job satisfaction and employee retainment. Leaders who prioritize autonomy are more likely to build…