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Balancing Kindness and Toughness as a Leader
30:22 - 33:12 (02:50)
The debate of whether to prioritize being tough or being kind as a leader can be challenging, and often people who have experienced childhood trauma believe that it is important to be kind first. However, some argue that once a direction is set towards order, the force vector to move forward becomes unstoppable.
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The force vector towards order in organizations is unstoppable and increases productivity up to a certain point.
30:22 - 31:46 (01:24)
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The force vector towards order in organizations is unstoppable and increases productivity up to a certain point. However, excessive order leads to stagnation and decreased productivity, and countering this requires a powerful force.
ChapterBalancing Kindness and Toughness as a Leader
Episode#162 – Jim Keller: The Future of Computing, AI, Life, and Consciousness
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The idea that you need to be harsh first and then nice later is challenged when considering the impact of childhood trauma and the importance of caring for employees in the workplace.
31:46 - 33:12 (01:26)
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The idea that you need to be harsh first and then nice later is challenged when considering the impact of childhood trauma and the importance of caring for employees in the workplace. Many people work for praise and recognition, illustrating the significance of kindness and positivity in management.