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Unifying Leadership in a Divided Time

2024/11/5
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The current age of outrage is driven by a fear of the future, a perception of a raw deal, and the ideologies of othering, which together exacerbate polarization.
  • Fear of the future due to climate change, demographic shifts, and technological innovation.
  • Perception of a raw deal from globalization and broken rules of the game.
  • Reverting to tribal instincts and ideologies of othering.

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Around the world, the past few years have been marked by increasing political polarization and public outrage. Like it or not, this spills over into the business world, with employees, customers, and shareholders more willing than ever to challenge companies -- and one another -- on a range of issues. It's hard to know how to lead gracefully in such turbulent times, but Karthik Ramanna, professor at the University of Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government, has some answers. Drawing on his work with government officials and corporate executives, he walks us through the root causes of our current crisis, explains how to effectively navigate through disagreement, and offers practical takeaways for managers at every level. Ramanna is the author of the book The Age of Outrage: How to Lead in a Polarized World.