The article features insights from Jennifer Jordan, a social psychologist and IMD professor, who outlines the evolving landscape of leadership. In current times, effective leaders navigate a blend of traditional and contemporary styles, understanding when to be decisive versus collaborative. She identifies seven key leadership tensions—such as power-holding versus power-sharing—and emphasizes the need for leaders to be adaptable. This includes possessing competencies like being a great listener and a visionary, which are essential in today's VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) world.
In today’s leadership landscape, a great leader understands when to be decisive and traditional, and when to adopt a collaborative and nimble approach.
The seven key tensions identified by Professor Jordan balance power-holding and power-sharing, tactical focus against big-picture vision, guiding leaders on when to adapt their styles.
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