Sharing Both/And Thinking

Posted by Ann Deaton Share Your Voice

What's a polarity? It's when two pairs of values are independent, and when both are required for success. Common polarities in organizations are individuals and teams, quality and cost, people and results. If a company embraces just one of these poles in a polarity, and neglects the other, they begin a process of bouncing back in forth between the two, confusing everyone in the process. At worst, they stay committed to one of the two poles, believing this is the right answer and creating a gradual spiraling downward.  I recently had the opportunity to share these concepts with the Virginia Society of CPAs and found an inquisitive and open audience, eager to master the art of polarities. What a joy to experience!

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Ann Deaton I am a leadership coach, and Managing Partner in Bounce. I love to coach and facilitate with individuals and systems experiencing significant change and growth. The clients I work with, regardless of their age or position, are talented and creative individuals willing to look with fresh eyes at their challenges and opportunities, and to take action based on their discoveries. As a result, they find that they are capable of accomplishing far greater things than they ever imagined. What do you want to accomplish today? Who do you want to be?