Coaching for Leaders 711: Turning Down the Temperature on Outrage, with Karthik Ramanna
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Dec 2, 2024 Karthik Ramanna, a Professor at Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government and author of 'The Age of Outrage,' dives into the challenges leaders face in a polarized world. He emphasizes the importance of temperance in leadership, noting that addressing all demands is nearly impossible. Karthik suggests creating spaces for connection during times of outrage and establishing pre-arranged workgroups to facilitate problem-solving. He shares insights from successful peace-building initiatives, highlighting the need for empathy, humility, and effective team guidelines.
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Origins of Outrage
- Societal outrage stems from fear of the future, distrust in institutions, and a perceived raw deal.
- These factors combine with a fracturing of societal consensus and a return to tribal instincts.
Leaders as Part of the Problem
- Leaders can never fully address all demands and will be seen as part of the problem, regardless of their actions.
- This highlights the need for selflessness and managing perceptions in leadership.
The Power of Temperance
- Embrace temperance, prioritizing calming environments and de-escalation over heroic leadership.
- Temperate leaders create space for diverse views and build consensus through strong institutions.
