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Field Notes
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It’s somewhat astounding how often leaders who play favorites, manage work-life balance poorly, have difficulty delegating to others, and express high emotions when they are frustrated have experienced those same tactics themselves from a leader or role model in their lives.
Who and what we model after has a tremendous influence on what we do. Among the most common negative lessons leaders learn from others, one stands out for its pervasiveness and coercive effect on others: Micromanaging to get things done.
Some problems defy a solution. Whereas most difficult problems can be reframed or divided into parts to be solved, wicked problems present leaders with a more unique challenge. Wicked problems are complex and multi-faceted, with competing advocates that cannot escape engaging one another. The issues inside a wicked problem are typically ongoing and need a resolution, but two divergent but supported viewpoints prevent a simple choice. Selecting one option is not feasible because both have their strengths and weaknesses.
Reading people is a prized leadership skill and critical for leadership success. Great leaders adapt the style of their messages and approaches based on the audience and situation. They are better able to craft the right message when they accurately assess what others are thinking and feeling. That’s where micro expressions come in.
