The Vulnerable Leadership Style for a Prolonged Crisis Like Covid-19?

The Vulnerable Leadership Style for a Prolonged Crisis Like Covid-19?

In complex, uncertain, circumstances like in the current situation, the vulnerable leader (fully truthful, admits and apologizes for mistakes, asks for help, works on personal defects, is participatory (Theory Y)) trumps the fearless leader (outwardly confident, fearless, tough, certain, macho).
That is the view of Amy Edmondson (also known for her work on psychologically safe workplaces) and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzik.
According to the authors, "In a complex and uncertain world that demands constant learning and agility, the most apt and adaptable leaders are those who are aware of their limitations, have the necessary humility to grow their own and others' potential, and are courageous and curious enough to create sincere and open connections with others. They build inclusive climates with psychological safety that foster constructive criticism and dissent. Above all, they embrace truth: They are more interested in understanding reality than in being right and are not afraid to accept that they were wrong. This allows them to welcome criticism — not because they like it any more than the rest of us, but because they know it's necessary in order to make progress."
See the full article Today's Leaders Need Vulnerability, Not Bravado.
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		1 Anonymous, Netherlands
	Leadership Style for a Long Complex Crisis Leaders are normally elected by their followers. In a severe situation like this, we often see two m... Sign up

		3 Anonymous
	Leadership for Every Crisis Leadership for every crisis should be a value system based kind of leadership. Were a leader always ... Sign up

		0 TARIQ MAHMOOD Pakistan
	Leadership an Organized Approach I have gone through more than hundred theories on leadership. The essence is that leadership is an o... Sign up

		1 Maurice Hogarth Consultant, United Kingdom
	I Prefer Participative Leadership over Vulnerable Leadership Graham I cannot accept Amy Edmondson referents for "vulnerable" (fully truthful, admits and apologiz... Sign up

		0 Graham Williams Management Consultant, South Africa
	The Meaning of Vulnerable Leadership @Maurice Hogarth: Thank you Maurice. I respect Amy Edmondson and her contributions. In times of cri... Sign up

		3 richard lopez Manager, United States
	Emotional Intelligence in a Pandemic During a time of crisis, it is critical for a leader to exhibit emotional intelligence (EQ) skills. ... Sign up

		1 Graham Williams Management Consultant, South Africa
	Emotional Intelligence in a Pandemic @Richard lopez: Absolutely Richard. I would go further and suggest that the capacity to understand ... Sign up

		3 Maurice Hogarth Consultant, United Kingdom
	Participative is not Just for Crises @Graham Williams: I too respect the contribution and understand the referent used, I merely note tha... Sign up

		2 Graham Williams Management Consultant, South Africa
	Participative is not Just for Crises @Maurice Hogarth: Thank you Maurice. After reflecting, I am comfortable with my opinion, remain resp... Sign up

		1 Michael Norris Director, United States
	Public Leadership in Complexity The COVID-19 pandemic, fits into the definition of a "Wicked Problem" (WP) - a problem that is diffi... Sign up