The article challenges conventional neuroscience-based leadership strategies emphasizing trust and emotional regulation. It argues that history's greatest leaders thrived by overriding their brain's instincts, thus suggesting that conflict rather than comfort can drive innovation. The article outlines four ways to strengthen leadership, such as embracing productive tension over trust, leveraging uncertainty for motivation, developing cognitive agility for quick decisions, and utilizing emotional contrast to inspire. By redefining these aspects, leaders can achieve greater creativity and effectiveness, ultimately fostering a more innovative team environment.
Stop Trusting Trust: Conflict Is a Driver of Innovation. The best leaders don't optimize for comfort and trust; they optimize for productive tension and discomfort.
Leverage uncertainty over dopamine for motivation and meaningful challenge. Develop cognitive agility, not stillness-embrace fast decision-making.
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