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Dare to Un-Lead
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Dare to Un-Lead

The Art of Relational Leadership in a Fragmented World

Celine Schillinger
Figure 1 Publishing, 2022

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Author Céline Schillinger argues that traditional, top-down leadership now must evolve into a “collective capacity” that enables all workers to do their best and fosters cooperation and co-creation. This capacity, says Schillinger, is essential for tackling the immense challenges institutions from firms to nations face today, including global warming, threats to democracy and the fragmentation of the world. Leaders must share power, be open to changing their minds, and participate in conversational, open engagement with their employees. She acknowledges that achieving a more egalitarian workplace will require new behaviors, mindsets and skills from everyone, not only leaders.

Take-Aways

  • Céline Schillinger’s love of diversity, equity and inclusiveness spurred her corporate activism.
  • Self-empowerment, interpersonal connections and digital networks enable change.
  • Traditional leadership and top-down management don’t work in the new world.

About the Author

In recognition of her contributions to change in the corporate world, the French government named Céline Schillinger a Knight of the National Order of Merit. With more than 30 years of experience in corporate change, she is a consultant, frequent public speaker, and blogger who covers workplace transformation and related topics at weneedsocial.com/blog. 

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