When Leia finally says it to Rey, it’s more than a cliché aphorism. Awakens." Ford plays the role of Han Solo in the film. Harrison Ford, left, and Calista Flockhart arrive at the world premiere of "Star Wars: The Force. Their truths and shared values with the light side of the Force inspire and bring key Resistance leaders together. Han, Leia, and Maz Kanata deploy them in different situations and together give voice to the positive, purposeful, and life-affirming ideals driving them. His revelations revive and affirm these fabled stories of old. Han gives us a glimpse of the power of storytelling. The crazy thing is.it’s true…the Force, the Jedi, all of it.
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Han: “…I thought it was a bunch of mumbo-jumbo. Increased information, suggestions and rapid feedback - each contributing ‘a slice of genius’ to the overall effort - gives the Resistance the needed agility to devise their innovative plan of attack on Starkiller Base. It enables Leia to release what authors Linda Hill, Greg Brandeau, Emily Truelove, and Kent Lineback call the “Collective Genius” of her team. The bottom-up, participative communication of open-leadership is crucial to the success of the Resistance. But first you must tell us all you know.”Įffective leaders like Leia know the key to success isn’t in what they do themselves, but what they can accomplish through their followers. Leia: “I will do everything I can to help. Research has shown it can enable the emotional manipulation of others for evil purposes, as implied through the story of Kylo Ren’s tragic seduction by Snoke.Ĭarrie Fisher plays the role of Leia in the film. More recently, Wharton Professor Adam Grant pointed out that EQ also has a dark side. In contrast, Ren’s outbursts show how destructive a lack of self-regulation can be. At the moment when she could turn her anger into hatred - beginning a path to the dark side - she centers herself and chooses the light. Rey demonstrates this as she battles Kylo Ren. One component of EQ is self-regulation - the ability to control emotional outbursts and redirect them in more productive ways. Psychologist Daniel Goleman concluded Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is twice as important as technical skills and IQ in driving performance and achieving success at the most senior levels of leadership. What Finn lacks is self-regulation within a leadership role. Han’s insight and outsight leave Finn stunned.įinn: “The name’s Finn and I’m in charge! I’m in charge now Phasma! I’m in charge!”įinn has the skills of a Stormtrooper and knows Starkiller Base - where he worked in sanitation. Han’s response to Finn’s line is respectful, but not in the way Finn hopes.
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INSEAD professor Herminia Ibarra’s details in A ct Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader, how transformation into a leader comes through taking action and gaining what she terms “outsight.” “Outsight is the fresh, external perspective you can get when you do new and different things…and then observe the results of your actions.” As Finn learns, they can make you a target for mockery. Big titles and gratuitous statements of self-importance don’t necessarily make you a big deal or respected leader. Lessons from the film can help us all become more effective leaders each day:įinn: “You should know, I’m a big deal in the Resistance.”įinn is trying to gain Han Solo’s respect.