1. Complex Adaptive Leadership Sean Belluscio HTM 491 Dr. Sipe

2. Origins A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. – Lao Tzu Term appeared in medical leadership articles (2000-2010) Nicholas Obolensky – Chaos Leadership and Polyarchy – countering leadership stress? (2010)

3. The Article of Mr. Obolensky Conducted research with the Centre for Leadership Studies – University of Exeter (United Kingdom) Published article in 2010 Expanded on idea of Complex Adaptive Leadership Made the connection between chaos theory and leadership

4. What is Complex Adaptive Leadership? Product of polyarchy (leadership done BY the many) - Perceived synthesis of oligarchy and anarchy (evolutionary) Delegating more among the many (widened involvement) Stands against traditional wisdom (lots of effort = lots of results)

5. Credibility Working HARD vs. working SMART Flexible to undeniable, rapid changes Reduces Unnecessary Leadership Stress - Stress Inducers: Fear of letting go, working too hard, playing a charade