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The Power of Both/And Thinking to Find Creative, Integrative Solutions to Paradoxes With Dr. Marianne Lewis

Feb 20, 2023

Dr. Marianne Lewis discusses Both/And Thinking to solve paradoxes, emphasizing innovation and creativity in relationships, organizations, and careers. Examples include balancing work and parenting, integrating innovation with tradition in a toy company crisis, and navigating growth stages with adaptability. Learn how empowering constraints and embracing conflict lead to creative solutions.

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Embracing Both/And thinking helps navigate paradoxes for creativity and growth.

Recognizing S curve stages aids in decision-making and innovation for personal/professional growth.

Constraints spur creativity by limiting options, fostering novel approaches and innovations.

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Embracing Both And Thinking Over Either Or

Embracing both and thinking allows us to explore paradoxes like balancing self-care with taking care of others. Dr. Mary Ann Lewis emphasizes the three elements of a paradox: contradiction, interdependence, and persistence. By reframing our approach, separating and connecting elements, and rethinking outcomes, we can navigate paradoxes to spur creativity and growth.

Embracing Paradoxes in Work and Life

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Introduction

2min

Navigating Paradoxes with Both/And Thinking for Creative Solutions

2min

Embracing Paradoxes: Balancing Conflicting Forces

17min

Balancing Innovation and Tradition in a Toy Company

9min

Navigating the S Curve of Growth

12min

Empowering Constraints: The Key to Creative Solutions

9min

Navigating Conflict Through Both/And Thinking

2min

Paradoxes are everywhere and natural and part of living a nuanced life. Often we limit ourselves by trying to fix paradoxes with Either/Or thinking. With Both/And Thinking we can move beyond duality into innovative, creative, and integrative solutions by reframing our questions and rethinking outcomes. In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill and Dr. Marianne Lewis explore paradoxes in our relationships, organizations, health behaviors, and careers. Learn how your conflicts and tensions hold opportunities for growth and flexibility. It's how we approach them that matters.

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The Power of Both/And Thinking to Find Creative, Integrative Solutions to Paradoxes With Dr. Marianne Lewis

Episode guests

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Embracing Both And Thinking Over Either Or

Exploring The S Curve of Achievement

Fostering Creativity Through Constraints

Entering Paradoxes: Three Key Steps

Practicing Psychological Flexibility Through Paradoxes

Embracing Paradoxes in Work and Life

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