What does it really take to lead with flexibility without confusing your team or killing momentum? In this episode, Vishal breaks down the science of ambidextrous leadership, the ability to know when to open up space for innovation and when to close in for execution. Drawing from research-backed frameworks, you’ll learn how the best leaders switch modes intentionally, how team size affects strategic agility, and a drill to strengthen your own leadership rhythm. If you’re trying to move fast without breaking your team then this one’s for you.
References:
1) Explaining the heterogeneity of the leadership-innovation relationship: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.leaqua.2011.01.001
2) The Moderating Effect of Environmental Dynamism on the Relationship Between Entrepreneur Leadership Behavior and New Venture Performance: https://doi.org/10.5465/amj.2006.21776862
3) Entrepreneurial leadership and strategic flexibility: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.09.015
Music Credit: Switch It Up, performed by Silent Partner, from the YouTube Studio Audio Library