Fostering Paradox Resonance: Exploring Leaders’ Communication of Paradoxes during Crisis

Rikke Kristine Nielsen; Joe Cheal; Camille Pradies

doi:10.1177/1056492620986874

Fostering Paradox Resonance: Exploring Leaders’ Communication of Paradoxes during Crisis

Rikke Kristine Nielsen, Joe Cheal, Camille Pradies

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Abstract

The communication from leaders during a time of crisis significantly impacts how the crisis unfolds. Leaders also play a decisive role in fostering either virtuous or vicious dynamics when organizations are torn between competing demands
(Pradies et al., 2020; Smith, 2014). But never has it been more
pressing for organizational leaders to be mindful of what and
how they communicate than in the COVID-19 crisis. In many
cases, the current pandemic has surfaced the “invisible currents of paradox” (Quinn & Nujella, 2017, p. vii) operating within organizations, making it vital for leaders to craft messages that align people’s beliefs and actions and mobilize them towards a common goal.

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Tidsskrift	Journal of Management Inquiry
Vol/bind	30
Udgave nummer	2
Sider (fra-til)	157-159
ISSN	1056-4926
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1177/1056492620986874
Status	Udgivet - 27 jan. 2021

Bibliografisk note

Dette essay er del af en essay samling:
Pradies, C., Aust, I., Bednarek, R., Brandl, J., Carmine, S., Cheal, J., ... & Keller, J. (2021). The lived experience of paradox: how individuals navigate tensions during the pandemic crisis. Journal of Management Inquiry, 30(2), 154-167.

Emneord

Leadership communication
Crisis communication
Organizational paradox
Leadership paradox
Follower paradox
Ledelsesparadoks
Ledelsesparadokser
Organisatorisk paradoks
Ledelseskommunikation
Organizational Communication
Organisationskommunikation
Krisekommunikation
Paradox
Paradox communication
Paradokskommunikation
Resonance

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Nielsen, R. K. (Modtager), 7 mar. 2024
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Exploring the Organizational Paradox/International Business/Turbulence-Trio. Common Grounds, Crises, and Challenges
Nielsen, R. K. & Lyndgaard, D. B., 8 sep. 2025, (Afsendt) International Business in a Turbulent Era: Dilemmas, Paradoxes, and Opportunities in times of crises and uncertain times, . Barzantny, C. & Sackmann, S. (red.). Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing, 24 s.
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Navigating leadership paradox: Engaging paradoxical thinking in practice
Nielsen, R. K., Bévort, F., Henriksen, T. D., Hjalager, A. M. & Lyndgaard, D. B., 24 jul. 2023, De Gruyter Mouton. 214 s. (De Gruyter Transformative Thinking and Practice of Leadership and Its Development, Bind 3).
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The Lived Experience of Paradox: How Individuals Navigate Tensions during the Pandemic Crisis
Pradies, C., Carmine, S., Cheal, J., e Cunha, M. P., Gaim, M., Keegan, A., Miron-Spektor, E., Nielsen, R. K., Pouthier, V., Sharma, G., Sparr, J., Vince, R. & Keller, J., apr. 2021, I: Journal of Management Inquiry. 30, 2, s. 154-167 14 s.
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Fostering Paradox Resonance: Exploring Leaders’ Communication of Paradoxes during Crisis

Abstract

Bibliografisk note

Emneord

Adgang til dokumentet

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Aalborg University Nominee for the 2024 HR Researcher Award (HR-forskerpriserne 2024)

Publikation

Exploring the Organizational Paradox/International Business/Turbulence-Trio. Common Grounds, Crises, and Challenges

Navigating leadership paradox: Engaging paradoxical thinking in practice

The Lived Experience of Paradox: How Individuals Navigate Tensions during the Pandemic Crisis

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