The Global-Local Paradox and the Human Urge for Individuation and Validation

The podcast episode explores the timeless paradox of achieving alignment across local offices in a global organization. This paradox mirrors the individual struggle for identity and autonomy versus the need for validation and belonging. Professionals in global organizations seek autonomy and self-actualization while desiring to be part of a collective. The tension between these two desires is resolved through the governance structures, performance management systems, and cultural norms that promote collaboration and knit autonomous professionals into a collective whole.