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Podcast: The Remarkable Leadership Podcast
Episode: Are Organizations Machines? - Thoughts from Kevin
Description: Are organizations simply machines—structured, rigid, and predictable? Or could they be something more? In this episode, Kevin Eikenberry challenges the traditional mechanistic view of organizations and introduces a more dynamic perspective: organizations as living organisms. 🌱 Discover how shifting this mindset can help you lead more effectively in a rapidly changing world. Kevin explores: ✔️ The historical reason organizations are often viewed as machines ✔️ The limitations of a mechanistic approach ✔️ Why organizations are more like living things—adapting, evolving, and growing ✔️ Practical ways to balance structure and flexibility in leadership This idea comes from Kevin's latest book, Flexible Leadersh...