Showing posts with label Dao of Leadership. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dao of Leadership. Show all posts

Friday, July 30, 2010

The Dao of Leadership (2): Opposite Sides of an Implemented Decision


There are two sides to the matter of General Stanley McChrystal.

View #1: It is better to tell truth to the public

View #2: When you work for someone, it is better to keep the differences behind closed doors.
Whenever there are two opposing views between two strong egos, . There will be one outcome.
Retrospectively, is this the best way to exit?

Compass Rule: Keep private matters behind the closed doors of the back room.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Dao of Leadership (1): The Boss is Always Right


The real truth comes in unscripted moments. ... As one prominent strategist used to say, "Script everything. ..."

Q: Was this situation scripted?