At an intellectual and philosophical level, there is no 'right' or 'wrong', no 'good' or 'bad'. Getting caught up in sorting this out results in inertia and inaction. However, the fact that people think this way is a reality that cannot be wished away and has to be dealt with.
At a more practical level, we have to act, take decisions and make things happen. Progress requires a forward movement, something achieved only by action. The inefficiencies of the real world generates friction and conflict (check out the 'The Law of Unintended Consequences').
Leadership and change management is the bridge between these concepts. Its about creating strategy, aligning culture to it (or aligning strategy to culture) and winning people's hearts and minds while winning a bigger share of the customer's wallet. Its about acknowledging differing realities and acting without compromising inner values.
Reconciling the audience's intellectual/philosophical needs with the need for action in the real world is hard work. If you know 'how', you might actually enjoy the process.
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