Symptomatic Leadership

Cutting-edge behavioral research by Edgar Ridley states, when man began to think symbolically, that event was a neurological misadventure. Continuing on with Week 4’s readings, answer the following questions:

  1. What was the diversity paradigm at Jefferson Capital Partners? At Southern Fidelity Advisors?
  2. How did Stroud incorporate a Symptomatic Thought Process in her management style? What were the instances where this happened?
  3. How did Stroud overcome stereotype threat to accomplish her objectives? What does it mean to fend off the stereotype? How did Stroud accomplish this?
  4. Due to the haphazard rollout of offices in New York City, the tragedy of 9/11/2001 revealed significant gaps in the firm’s strategic planning. What can Stroud do to resolve the mystery of a proper headcount so that appropriate resources can be allocated, not only immediately following the tragedy but going forward? What do you suggest?