Coaching Real Leaders How Do I Co-Lead with a Challenging Partner?
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Jun 2, 2025 Navigating the intricate dynamics of co-leadership takes center stage, especially when faced with challenging partnerships. The discussion emphasizes conflict resolution, the need for clarity in roles, and balancing authority. Personal accountability is highlighted as key to fostering effective collaboration. Strategies for enhancing communication and trust are shared, alongside insights on how to turn conflicts into growth opportunities. Overall, it’s about embracing responsibility to build better teamwork amidst the complexities of dual leadership.
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Clarity Needed in Dual Leadership
- Dual leadership creates tension when decision-making and accountability are unclear and unshared.
- Disparate views on who leads and makes final decisions fuel conflict in co-leadership.
Misalignment Hides as Minor Conflicts
- Misalignment often masquerades as personality clashes or minor issues like button colors.
- True differences in goals and process are often the root of persistent conflict in partnerships.
Alignment Anchors Dual Leadership
- Alignment in goals between co-leaders is essential, even if full agreement is impossible.
- Finding overlap or common ground builds trust and makes dual leadership possible.
