Tension is a natural and necessary part of successful organizations. In this episode, I discuss why leaders must learn to recognize the difference between “problems that need to be solved” versus “tensions that need to be managed.”

Here's what we cover in this episode:

(0:00) - Intro

(1:40) - Why organizational tension is natural and necessary

(5:35) - The difference between problems that need to be solved and tensions that need to be managed

(16:05) - Three ways leaders can determine whether a situation is a tension to manage rather than a problem to solve

(21:22) - The role of leaders in managing organizational tension

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