EPISODE · May 9, 2018 · 27 MIN
The Brutal Facts: Stockdale Paradox
from The Reynolds Bickerstaff Podcast · host Reynolds Bickerstaff
Have you heard the story of Admiral Jim Stockdale? It's found in Jim Collins book, "Good to Great." The Stockdale Paradox: Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties. And at the same time, Confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be. We discuss how to Lead with Questions, not Answers and Engage in dialogue and debate, not coercion.
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Have you heard the story of Admiral Jim Stockdale? It's found in Jim Collins book, "Good to Great." The Stockdale Paradox: Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties. And at the same time, Confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be. We discuss how to Lead with Questions, not Answers and Engage in dialogue and debate, not coercion.
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