FutureCraft GTM Pressure Tested: Paradox Leadership and AI Execution
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Jun 26, 2025 
Mike Sweeney, a strategic executive coach, dives deep into leadership's challenges in the era of AI. He shares insights on managing paradoxes during rapid change and the importance of emotional intelligence in effective team dynamics. Sweeney emphasizes adopting a balanced mindset to navigate pressures while fostering collaboration. The conversation touches on practical strategies for building great teams and aligning AI initiatives with strategic goals, alongside innovative tools that enhance productivity in the workplace.
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Leadership Challenges Today
- Leadership faces rising ambiguity and pessimism during rapid change.
- Delays in decision-making and in-group/out-group dynamics are common challenges.
Understanding Leadership Paradoxes
- Leadership paradoxes involve embracing ongoing tensions without simple solutions.
- Successful leaders manage competing truths like stability and change simultaneously.
Managing Paradox Conversations
- Start discussions by acknowledging the positive aspects of opposing views.
- Slow down and emotionally regulate to engage effectively in paradox conversations.
