In this engaging talk, Kevin Eikenberry, an expert in leadership and author of *Flexible Leadership*, discusses how leaders can adapt through 'flexors'—approaches that foster an experimental mindset. He highlights the importance of communication balance, emphasizing empathy and personal connections even in high-pressure scenarios. Eikenberry also explores challenging assumptions and seeking diverse perspectives to improve team dynamics. Prepare to rethink traditional leadership practices and embrace flexibility for better outcomes!
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Encourage Experimentation
Help teams see the bigger picture to encourage experimentation.
Focus on plausible cause analysis instead of finding a single perfect solution.
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Policy Paradox
People often criticize policies for being inflexible, but leaders feel compelled to create them.
This paradox highlights the tension between the need for structure and the limitations of rigid rules.
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Challenge Assumptions
Question assumptions and explore alternative approaches.
Don't blindly follow patterns without considering the specific context.
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What does it mean to be a flexible leader? In part two of this two-part episode of Troubleshooting Agile, we welcome back Kevin Eikenberry to talk about ‘flexors,’ approaches to leadership that can help leaders and team adapt more effectively, and develop a mindset of experimentation.
Links:
- Kevin Eikenberry: http://kevineikenberry.com and http://kevineikenberry.com/gift
- Flexible Leadership https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible
- Betterism: https://thectoclub.com/news/lies-your-tech-team-tells-you/
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