Do not be afraid to weep

December 15, 2012

Do not be afraid to weep

Do not be afraid to weep
Do not be ashamed to shake
Do not be too proud to ask:
Are we so “exceptional”
that we can’t we do better?

Dec 15, 2012 9:54:11 AM

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"Prozac Leadership" and Delusional Optimism A new article by David Collinson, Lancaster University Management School: This article critically examines excessive positivity in leadership dynamics. It argues that the tendency for leader positivity to become excessive is a recurrent but under-researched medium through which power and identity can be enacted in leadership dynamics. Drawing on the metaphor of ‘Prozac’, it suggests that leaders’ excessive positivity is often characterized by a reluctance to consider alternative voices, which can leave organizations and societies ill-prepared to deal with unexpected events. Prozac leadership encourages leaders to believe their own narratives that everything is going well and discourages followers from raising problems or admitting mistakes. The article also argues that followers (broadly defined) are often quick to identify leaders’ excessive positivity and are likely to respond through various forms of resistance. It concludes by considering the extent to which excessive positivity...

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Steve Barth consults to international government, NGO, academic and corporate clients. Recent work has focused on organizational learning and KM strategies in economic development and peace and security. Award-winning writer specializing in organizational intelligence and knowledge worker productivity.

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December 15, 2012

Do not be afraid to weep

Do not be afraid to weep
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Do not be too proud to ask:
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that we can’t we do better?

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Glimpse the maelstrom of unformed thoughts accreting around the human, Steve Barth

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Do not be afraid to weep
Do not be ashamed to shake
Do not be too proud to ask:
Are we so “exceptional”
that we can’t we do better?