Jason R. Pierce , Marne L. Arthaud-Day , Bradley George
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Existing management research and practice provide a generalized recipe for organizational success, but they do not work equally well in all situations. In perpetually changing systems (e.g., most modern organizations), standard practices may even prove to be counterproductive. Inspired by and in tribute to Dr. Timothy Baldwin, we identify three leadership domains in which a counterintuitive approach is likely to be useful: (1) motivating subordinates, (2) garnering and wielding social influence, and (3) managing performance. We then provide examples of counterintuitive leadership techniques from each area. Understanding the science behind how and why these techniques work is essential to their effective use in the workplace. Finally, we outline how having a relational orientation as an important corequisite for counterintuitive leadership can yield maximum benefit for organizations and their employees.
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Business Horizons, the bimonthly journal of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, is dedicated to publishing original articles that appeal to both business academics and practitioners. Our editorial focus is on covering a diverse array of topics within the broader field of business, with a particular emphasis on identifying critical business issues and proposing practical solutions. Our goal is to inspire readers to approach business practices from new and innovative perspectives. Business Horizons occupies a distinctive position among business publications by offering articles that strike a balance between academic rigor and practical relevance. As such, our articles are grounded in scholarly research yet presented in a clear and accessible format, making them relevant to a broad audience within the business community.
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