Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D. Dr. Mary Uhl-Bien - Leadership Through the Lens of Complexity
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Dec 7, 2020 Dr. Mary Uhl-Bien, a prominent leadership scholar and Professor at Texas Christian University, discusses the intricacies of complexity leadership. She shares insights on how leaders can adapt to technological changes and global disruptions, particularly highlighted by the shift to remote work during the pandemic. Uhl-Bien emphasizes the importance of relationship-oriented leadership in navigating societal tensions and harnessing conflict for positive outcomes. She also reflects on how personal and professional realms are intertwined in today's complex world, urging leaders to embrace this dynamic for growth.
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State Farm Experience
- Mary Uhl-Bien realized traditional leadership theories weren't practical when she consulted for State Farm.
- A VP, Jim Smith, initially tried her relationship-building advice but abandoned it because "it's not my job."
Introduction to Complexity
- Mary Uhl-Bien's introduction to complexity leadership stemmed from a chance encounter with Jerry Hunt, editor of Leadership Quarterly.
- Hunt connected her with Russ Marion, a complexity expert, leading to a collaboration and her exploration of complexity theory.
Interconnectivity and Complexity
- Interconnectivity drives complexity, leading to rich interactions and transformations.
- Increased interconnections increase the likelihood of "rich interconnections," resulting in more complexity events.
