Enantiodromia

Enantiodromia is a concept introduced by the Greek philosopher Heraclitus and later used by Carl Jung. It describes a truth many physicians and healthcare executives know all too well: When something is pushed to an extreme, it eventually turns into its opposite to restore balance. The relentlessly composed executive, for example, who eventually becomes reactive.…

Not Everything Directed at You is About You.

One of the most important leadership disciplines is learning not to personalize conflict, disagreement, or other difficult interactions. It takes leadership maturity and agility to keep your feet on the ground when someone is hitting their stuff. People are under pressure, teams are stressed, people project their issues, and systems are complex and often ambiguous.…