When Leaders Clash: Restoring Trust
When Leaders Clash: Restoring Trust at the Top
In every organization I advise, whether mid-market companies, universities, or foundations, I observe how the C-suite handles conflict as one indicator of their performance as a team.
Conflict between leaders is normal. It’s essentially friction, and friction can be productive. Debating the merits of different strategies can lead to better decisions and help the team understand the pros and cons of each approach. (more…)
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These are the words of singer Tina Turner’s biggest selling single.1 And since I typically write about leadership, you may be wondering right now, what’s love got to do with leadership?
The news media frequently reports on new leadership appointments across various organizations. Regardless of how these leaders are chosen, stakeholders can anticipate changes. The new leader will bring fresh perspectives, priorities, processes, and their own authority to implement change.
Almost daily, the business media reports on organizations announcing searches for, or the appointment of, new C-suite leaders. Sometimes this is prompted by the prior leader’s long-expected retirement or movement to another role. But often the vacancy reflects the emerging need to improve financial results and to bolster trust in their brand and the products and services they provide.