In a world shaped by paradoxes and constant change, leaders face choices that cannot be solved by simple trade-offs. This video explores how to embrace both and thinking, navigate tensions with courage and authenticity, and build the mindset needed to make better choices in an era of complexity.

Why choice-making matters
Choice-making begins before decisions are finalized. It is about keeping options open, listening, and navigating complexity with intention. Today’s leaders must balance competing demands like profit and planet, inclusion and growth, or short-term results and long-term purpose. The key lies in developing the mindset to thrive amid tension and uncertainty.

Navigating paradoxes
Crises, societal expectations, and shifting stakeholder landscapes have made leadership more complex. As shown through insights from thought leaders like Roger Martin and Wendy Smith, effective leadership now means embracing paradox rather than resolving it. By cultivating both and thinking, leaders can transform discomfort into creativity and build resilience in decision-making.

Courageous conversations
Authentic leadership requires conversations that matter. As Maersk’s Henriette Halberg Thygesen highlights, progress comes from reflection, feedback, and vulnerability. Courageous conversations invite honesty and shared learning, enabling teams to move beyond surface dialogue and shape the discussions that define an organisation’s direction.

Reimagining strategy
The traditional approach to strategy as a static, top-down process is no longer enough. Implement Consulting Group encourages organisations to view strategy as continuous choice-making—a living conversation across all levels of leadership. By holding tension, embracing uncertainty, and building collective capability, leaders can turn paradox into progress.