Discussion Post
For this discussion, please review the Dan Shapiro video, "How Our Cognitive Biases Create Emotional Conflict, and How to Rise above It", the Kimes article, "At Sears, Eddie Lampert's Warring Divisions Model Adds to the Troubles", and the Insider Inc. Podcast, "Sears: There Was More For Your Life", assigned in your reading this week. Keep in mind that you will need to integrate your textbook and other research to fully explore the topics in this discussion.
Respond to the following:
1) Using the principles put forth by Dan Shapiro, provide an assessment of Eddie Lampert's leadership approach. What have you learned about leadership and conflict?
2) Explain the concept of "identity" and "the tribe".
3) How might an understanding of these concepts shape a leader's approach to workplace conflict?
4) How can the "tribes effect'' be used for good in an organization?