The Unfinished Leader · Balancing Contradictory Answers to Unsolvable Problems by Dotlich, David L. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Table of Contents Praise for The Unfinished Leader Title page Copyright page Epigraph Foreword Preface Introduction: Stepping Up to Complete Leadership PART ONE: The Challenge of Paradoxes

1: Puzzles and Paradoxes

The Problem Continuum Approach to Paradox More Paradoxes Than Ever Becoming Complete Leaders

2: Jumping Over the Line

Desperately Seeking Control Desperately Seeking Consistency Desperately Seeking Closure Getting Ready to Cross the Line The Costs of Mishandling Paradox Paradox Leadership

3: Obstacles to Leadership

The Obstacles of Organization The Obstacles of Stakeholders The Obstacles Within Ourselves Complete Leaders Over the Line

PART TWO: Mindsets for Leading Through Paradox

4: The Purpose Mindset

What Is a Mindset? Purpose-Driven Decisions Toward Higher Purpose A Final Note

5: The Reconciliation Mindset

Outlining the Mindset Decision Making with the Reconciliation Mindset A Final Caution

6: The Innovation Mindset

Outlining the Mindset Decision Making with the Innovation Mindset Final Thoughts

PART THREE: Tools for Leadership

7: Scanning for the Right Paradox

The Value of an External Focus The Practices of Scanning Developing a Point of View

8: Scenario Thinking

The Value of Scenario Thinking The Practices of Scenario Thinking Follow Up by Acting

9: Stakeholder Mapping

The Value of Stakeholder Mapping The Process of Stakeholder Mapping A Basis in Trust

10: Dialogue for Alignment

The Practices of Dialogue Patience, the Virtue in Dialogue

11: Quelling Conflict

The Value of Conflict Management The Practices of Conflict Management Leading Beyond Conflict

PART FOUR: Your Personal Challenge

12: Developing Yourself

Getting Fit as a Paradox Leader Overcoming Derailers Overcoming Hindrances to Action Spreading the Skills of Paradox Management The Complete Paradox Leader

Conclusion: Managing Personal and Public Paradoxes About the Authors More from Wiley Index End User License Agreement