It's Not An Either/Or
Wendy K SmithFacing tensions and challenges? We lean into the art and science of paradox to explore how to address complexities - from daily dilemmas to global challenges. Join us monthly as we tackle new issues, apply both/and thinking and offer tools and research.
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One of my favorite cases/research studies in grad school was Southwest Airlines.
In an industry known for high costs and continual losses, Southwest Airlines was profitable every year for over 30 years. They had the fastest turnaround time...
Standing on the Edge: The thing that is holding us back
“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
My adventures last month started as a whim. On my way to an event in Phoenix, I looked out the airplan...
Well Developed Plans Went Awry? Now What?
“People plan. God laughs.”
- a quote you hear often, regardless of what you believe
Here’s a story I don’t share often. The night before my wedding, I broke my two front teeth.
We spent the weekend before our wedding...
Leading through a Crisis: Zooming In and Zooming Out
For decades, leaders treated crises as episodic - something to plan for and mitigate. But today, crises are not the outlier, but the norm. Researchers and practitioners are increasingly describing leadership not as steady-state performance,...
Are You Limited By Your Success? Tips On Getting Ahead Without Getting Stuck
Sometimes……
Sometimes…. the right ideas show up for us at the right time.
The other day, listening to David Whyte talk about his poem “Sometimes” (see below) was just that for me. In this poem, Whyte recognizes that success can get us s...
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Wendy K. Smith helps leaders navigate complexity with clarity by embracing paradox. A University of Delaware professor and co-author of Both/And Thinking, she explores how embracing paradox can fuel innovation, resilience, and better leadership.
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