In this episode, Rachel and Stuart discuss what Stuart has termed as the Dominion style of management and how it can have potentially devastating consequences on an organization.   

Key Moments:

• Stuart explains two other management styles--"Us vs Them" and "Hero"--and how they combine to form the major elements and characteristics of the Dominion style
• Name dropping includes:  Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Abercrombie & Finch, and Marvel Comics (no, they were not Dominion managers or companies with a particular problem with the Dominion style)
• Rachel ponders:  How enthused must a manager be when presenting to their employees a directive from higher-ups that they do not agree with?
• Stuart explains why identifying the Dominion style of management matters and how choosing to ignore it comes at your own peril
• And, finally, Stuart discusses what measures can be taken to mitigate and disrupt the Dominion Style

Books that go well with this episode:

• Evaluation in Organizations: A Systematic Approach to Enhancing Learning, Performance, and Change
• Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking when Stakes are High

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