Unleash the Positive Power of Ethical Leadership
By Linda Fisher Thornton
The Top Post Series this year reflects the challenges of applying ethical thinking and decision making to complex problems.
This series answers the important question “How do we analyze and understanding the multiple connected variables in a changing context to make responsible choices? Today I’ll share a quote from each post in the series that will give you a quick overview of the topic.
By Linda Fisher Thornton
In this video, Michael DePass of CCL gives a brief introduction to polarity thinking and how it affects our communication and relationships with others.
Polarity Thinking Risks and Limitations
Thinking in an either/or way about a problem that has multiple sides/variables/perspectives limits our effectiveness. That kind of thinking:
Won't help us solve complex problems
Can lead to "stuck" thinking and stalemate
Can lead to arguing and conflict
Compounds misunderstandings (potentially leading to irreconcilable differences)
Leading in Context 