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Centuries ago, leadership was considered an innate trait - something you were either born with or without. However, over the last century, this concept evolved as researchers identified different leadership styles for various situations. Today, leadership is recognized more as a mindset than merely a title, and like any mindset, it can be shaped, shifted, and trained. The key to developing this leadership mindset lies in mental models. While numerous leadership styles have emerged - autocratic, democratic, laissez-faire, transformative, servant, and visionary - no single theory can address all situations a leader faces. This limitation called for a more flexible thinking framework, leading to the adoption of systems thinking. Systems thinking, developed by notable thinkers like Ludwig Bertalanffy, Peter Senge, Jay Forrester, Russel Ackoff, and Donella Meadows, has been applied successfully in complex industries and large organizations for over a century. When applied to leadership, it creates a higher-level mental model that simplifies problem-solving approaches. Complex challenges can be broken down into simple, actionable steps using just a few tools and techniques. This approach is repeatable, training your mind to think and act like a leader until it becomes second nature.
This isn't just another leadership guide - it's a transformation tool that reshapes you into a more powerful, indispensable version of yourself. By mastering systems thinking in leadership, you'll develop a framework that transcends traditional leadership styles while incorporating their best aspects. Are you ready to elevate to a higher order of leadership?
Raghesh G Menon
Raghesh G Menon is a distinguished business leader with over 25 years of experience in IT delivery, organizational development, and business modeling. Recognized by Economic Times as the ‘Most Promising Business Leader in Asia’ in 2021, he began his career at TCS and has since led numerous successful technology and consulting projects, including international work in the UK.
As the creator of the ‘Leadership with Systems Thinking’ framework and a certified PRINCE2 Practitioner, Menon has built a community of over 10,000 trainers and serves as a subject matter expert at top universities and management institutions. Through his work as an author, consultant, and business coach, he offers invaluable insights into organizational Leadership development through Systems Thinking Approach.
