Paradox-aware leaders are rare. Are you one of them?

Hi 

Every leader at some point feels trapped by an impossible choice.
Push for results or protect your people.
Cut spending or make a bold investment.
Be patient or act now.

These decisions feel like either/or crossroads, but they’re really invitations—to think differently.

Compromise, as it’s commonly understood, doesn’t solve much. “Splitting the difference” leaves everyone half-satisfied and no one truly served. Paradox-aware leaders take another path. They look beneath the surface to find what each side is really trying to achieve—and then design a Both/And solution that honors both. To learn about how they do it, read this short blog post: Paradox-aware leaders are rare. Are you one of them?

This is also what I explore in my new book, Tension—Mastering the Superpower of Paradox-Aware Leadership, which launches Tuesday, November 18 at 9 a.m. Pacific / Noon Eastern. For a few hours, the Kindle edition will be just $0.99. I'll send a reminder with a link for the promotional price.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between two necessary things that feel contradictory, this book will help you find the creative, non-obvious solutions that last. 

I’d love for you to join me on launch day—and, more importantly, to start practicing Both/And leadership in the moments that matter most.

Warmly,
Jared

P.S. Want to see how paradox-aware you already are? Take the 7-minute Leadership Strengths Self Assessment before launch day. It’s a quick way to introduce paradox-awareness for both individuals and teams.