The Opposable Mind teaches that leaders – true innovators – have the remarkable ability to hold two contradictory thoughts in their minds at one time, and then work through the unique strengths and challenges of each to create an even better, third option.  In The Opposable Mind, Martin examines the topic brilliantly and, perhaps most important to our conversation, teaches how you can develop a more opposable mind yourself. ... Martin devotes a chapter to each element of the tripod, explaining their significance in the integrative thinker's development and how they combine ...

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The future should show just how vital that leadership becomes. ... Even today, and more so in the future, leadership is and will be widespread within the organization at all levels. ... Leaders of teams or departments will often add their own suggestions or ideas on how to solve problems or on how to reach an objective. ... When we think of management we think of the four functions of management. ... We have already seen major changes in organizing. ...

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We usually associate this type with men. ... I thought a great passage for this was about Cahn and how he drives his city vehicle from home in paradise to Oroville at the city's expense. I believe this concept can be applied because even though this aggravates and angers some other people, for Cahn, this is just one of the perks that he was given with his authority. ... " This concept applies due to the fact that for there to be a change for a more efficient plant source, there needs to be a public vote. ... These concepts were aggregate group instrumental leadership authority and ...

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Conflict is a by-product of the diversity that challenges our thoughts, our attitudes, our beliefs, and our perceptions. ... The Win-Win Approach is about changing the conflict from an adversarial situation to a situation of mutual cooperation and satisfaction. ... Even when the trust between the parties is limited, the Win-Win approach can be effective. ... Many conflicts can serve as opportunities for mutual growth if we develop and utilize positive and constructive conflict resolution skills. ... In other words, we need to transform how we think about conflict. ...

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Conflict is a by-product of the diversity that challenges our thoughts, our attitudes, our beliefs, and our perceptions. ... The Win-Win Approach is about changing the conflict from an adversarial situation to a situation of mutual cooperation and satisfaction. ... Even when the trust between the parties is limited, the Win-Win approach can be effective. ... Many conflicts can serve as opportunities for mutual growth if we develop and utilize positive and constructive conflict resolution skills. ... In other words, we need to transform how we think about conflict. ...

• Word Count: 824
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate