Angela Merkel (1954 - ): Leading with Quiet Strength
Stefan Lindegaard
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Germany's first female chancellor, is known for her calm, methodical approach to leadership. She navigated multiple crises during her tenure, including the European financial crisis and the refugee crisis, earning respect for her steady hand and pragmatic decision-making.
Key Lessons:
1. Lead with Calm: Even in the face of chaos, Merkel maintained a calm demeanor, showing that steady leadership can guide teams through uncertainty.
2. Stick to Your Values: Merkel stood by her principles, such as her decision to welcome refugees, even when it was unpopular, demonstrating that true leadership sometimes means making difficult decisions.
3. Long-Term Vision: By focusing on long-term outcomes rather than short-term popularity, Merkel exemplified the importance of patience and strategic foresight in leadership.
Fun Fact: Did you know that Merkel’s signature hand gesture - known as the “Merkel diamond” - became so iconic that it was once used in a political campaign? The gesture symbolizes her balanced and thoughtful approach to decision-making.
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3 周Embracing the quiet strength. Quiet leadership (not to be confused with 'being quiet') is characterised by?a preference for active listening, thoughtful reflection, and meaningful connections.?
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1 个月Insightful!
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1 个月Merkel lykkedes med at s?tte Tyskland i centrum og gendanne respekten for Tyskland. Det startede godt og fungerede godt i en l?ngere ?rr?kke. Alt det er s?rdeles positivt, men ikke noget den almindelige tysker nyder ret meget fordel af i sin dagligdag. Tv?rtimod er Tyskland blevet tung og bureaukratisk. Modsat tidligere i historien mislykkedes tyskerne med at omstille deres samfund. Eksempel 1. Den tyske bilbranche, hvor jeg startede min karriere for 20 ?r siden, kan hele branchen sammenlignes med Nokias manglende evne til at omstille sig efter at Apple introducerede ipod, iPhone, mv. Omstillingen i bilbranchen sker i h?j grad, fordi EU-lovgivningen forbyder salg af benzin- og dieselbiler i 2035. Eksempel 2. Den gr?nne omstilling har v?ret meget mangelfuld. Eksempel 3. Tyskland har v?ret meget d?rligere til at digitalisere end Danmark. P? eu-plan deltog Tyskland meget aktivt i den absurde GDPR lovgivning som f?rt medf?rt ?get omkostninger for virksomhederne og et marked for advokater, i stedet for at sikre at vores persondata h?ndteres ansvarligt. Hver gang du klikker ind p? en hjemmeside skal du godkende cookies. Det er jo absurd.
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1 个月Ad 1 'lead with calm': The licence fees demanded for mobile phone licences during her chancellorship, which in conjunction with the lack of requirements for network coverage and its performance, laid the foundation for the still miserable mobile phone network across large parts of Germany. Ad 2 'stick to your values': Would you be so kind to explain the advantages of these ‘values’ over refugees to citizens in Solingen, Mannheim, Wolmirstedt, Unterliederbach and elsewhere? Ad 3 'long-term vision': Would you also categorise Merkel's massive investments in rail infrastructure and ensuring sufficient domestically generated electrical energy as ‘long-term vision’? If so, then probably in a negative sense.
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1 个月Your insights on Angela Merkel's leadership style are compelling and highlight many strengths of her approach. I agree that her calm and principled leadership has been influential, but I’d like to offer a few additional perspectives that might enrich the discussion. - **Adaptability Oversteadiness**: While Merkel’s calm approach is commendable, integrating adaptability into leadership can be equally crucial. Flexibility allows leaders to pivot quickly in response to new challenges, which can be beneficial in fast-changing environments. - **Inclusive Decision-Making**: Merkel’s approach often emphasized individual responsibility. However, incorporating more collaborative decision-making processes can enhance buy-in and leverage diverse perspectives, which can be vital in complex situations. These additional strategies can complement Merkel’s approach, offering a more rounded perspective on effective leadership. For a deeper dive into productivity and leadership strategies, I recommend this resource: notion.habit10x.com/AH007 #wxdv