Leadership studies are undergoing a significant transformation that has been anticipated for years but rarely discussed directly. For decades, the field has relied on narrative theories that describe leadership in terms of…
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The Case for Failure in Leadership and Success
Failure is often treated as the opposite of success, when in reality it is its most reliable ingredient. Within the framework of Reasoned Leadership, failure is not something to fear or avoid…
A Practitioner’s Framework for Shifting Focus from the Past to the Future
A practical metaphor illustrating how preparation, vision, pacing, and action enable leaders to move beyond dwelling on the past and drive their teams toward future-focused progress.
Leadership as a Process: The Elements and Role of Context/Situation and Implications for Liminal Leaders
Introduction Leadership is often described as a relational process that exists within a broader situational framework. Unlike trait-based or behavior-based theories that focus on individual characteristics, process-oriented leadership theories highlight the interplay…
Epistemic Rigidity: The Invisible Barrier to Growth and Leadership
We live in a time where adaptability and innovation are critical to success. One silent but powerful adversary can derail progress: Epistemic Rigidity. This concept describes a cognitive state where individuals or…
Unlocking Understanding with the Contrastive Inquiry Method
Imagine being in a meeting where everyone agrees on a strategy, only for it to fail spectacularly. What went wrong? It might be more than a simple case of the Abilene Paradox….
The Three Types of Vision
You can’t really have a conversation about leadership without discussing “vision.” In the science of leadership, vision is often hailed as the cornerstone of achievement, the driving force behind progress, and the…
The Intersection of Leadership and Cognitive Behavior Science
Learned Helplessness and Epistemic Rigidity are conditions that significantly impact personal and professional effectiveness. Traditional methods, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), offer valuable insights but may not fully address these issues within…
Why Behavior-Based Leader/Follower Training is Critical
Author(s): Chris FuzieCommentaries | Open SourcePublished Online: 2024 Apr – All Rights Reserved. DOI: TBDAPA Citation: Fuzie, C. (2024, Apr 14). Why Behavior-Based Leader/Follower Training is Critical. The Journal of Leaderology and Applied Leadership….
Leadership Lessons from Captain Herbert Sobel
In the annals of military history, few stories are as captivating and instructive as Captain Herbert Sobel, the first commander of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment’s Easy Company during World War II. Popularized…