The Parlor Room

Linda Hill on Leading Change and the Paradoxes of Management

Jan 22, 2024

Linda Hill, a Harvard Business School professor renowned for her research on leadership and innovation, joins the discussion to unravel the dynamics of effective management. She emphasizes the necessity of balancing individuality and teamwork, illustrated by Pfizer's vaccine development. Hill explores the paradoxes of management, stressing the importance of trust and collaboration. Additionally, she introduces the concept of 'bridging' for future leaders and touches on the exciting potential of avatar robots for transforming remote experiences.

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Linda Hill

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Quick takeaways

Effective leadership requires recognizing and harnessing individual talents within teams to foster innovation and collaboration.

Navigating managerial paradoxes, such as balancing authority with fostering commitment, is essential for cultivating an empowered and adaptable work culture.

Deep dives

Embracing Individual Genius

Understanding and amplifying individual talents and passions within a team is crucial for effective leadership. Managers play a vital role in identifying these unique strengths, referred to as 'slices of genius,' which can be harnessed to create a more dynamic and innovative work environment. By recognizing each team member's contributions, leaders can foster an atmosphere where both individual and collective goals align. This approach encourages a culture of collaboration, where everyone feels valued and motivated to participate actively in the organization's success.

Intro

3min

Navigating Management Paradoxes

3min

Balancing Individuality and Teamwork in Leadership

10min

The Essential Skill of Bridging for Future Leaders

3min

Teleportation Through Avatar Robots

4min

Great leadership requires being both a value creator and a game changer. In this episode of The Parlor Room, host Chris Linnane sits down with HBS Professor Linda Hill to explore what that means through the lens of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine development. They also discuss the paradoxes of management and the three roles leaders must play to innovate and meet customers' needs in the digital age.

GUEST

Linda Hill, Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration

RESOURCES

Credential of Leadership, Impact, and Management in Business (CLIMB) program, HBS Online's most comprehensive offering featuring Hill's Leading in the Digital World course (https://hbs.me/2x4kp65m)

Professor Hill's books:

Being the Boss (https://hbs.me/ycktypkh)

Collective Genius (https://hbs.me/2989cv5u)