Stir the Waters to Catch the Fish: Why Strategic Chaos Builds Stronger TeamsAs leaders, we are often driven by the desire to create calm, stable, and harmonious work environments. We equate a lack of turbulence with a healthy culture, believing that a smooth-running ship is a successful one. But this pursuit of stability, while well-intentioned, can mask deep-seated problems and prevent a team from reaching its true potential.What if the relentless pursuit of calm is actually a sign of stagnation? This question forces us to consider a counter-intuitive but powerful leadership tool: controlled disruption. By deliberately "stirring up the waters," we can expose uncomfortable truths, challenge hidden assumptions, and spark the kind of authentic growth that artificial harmony can never produce.Title: Stir Up Waters to Catch FishDescription: In times of chaos, opportunities arise. Stir up confusion or conflict and watch how you can navigate the storm to your advantage. In the midst of disruption, others will make rash decisions, leaving you to take advantage of their mistakes.—————————————Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:15 – Defining the Purpose Of the Episode 03:45 – Industry Research 06:30 – Real-World Example 10:00 – Key Differences and Application 15:00 – Conclusion and TakeawayResources:The Continuous Improvement Lab: https://www.karassinnovations.com/blogBook: Shift Happens - How To Lead with Purpose and Discipline Every Day: https://a.co/d/0JZ8auW Subscribe for more insights: https://open.spotify.com/show/6MqoJ1aZM1VA5cgeWvjlnX?si=86901c0534b14403https://open.spotify.com/show/3YqjoH6AZg7AdDYHyCwDY0?si=ecc12289b5e84f29Connect with Us:Website: https://www.karassinnovations.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lenierjohnsonMeta:https://www.facebook.com/share/1AZorbNg72/?mibextid=wwXIfrSubstack: https://karassinnovations.substack.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/karassinnovations.bsky.socialYouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDm1_im2u-gpFsTARP71ec11C2Z8xbEGV&si=4e6_5rdfoQIiT1Gu#ContinuousImprovement,#Podcast,#ProcessExcellence,#Leadership,#Lean,#SixSigma,#TheContinuousImprovementLab,#TheSystemThinkerShow,#MOS #Management Operating Systems,#Project2025,#Sludge,#scottgalloway,#karaswisher,#AnthonyScaramucci,#McKinsey, #Gallup, #Deloitte, #StevenBartlett,#petersenge,#KurtLewin,#JohnKotter, #RosabethMossKanter,#DarylConner

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