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Outsider: The Hired Path

In: Six Paths to Leadership

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  • Mark A. Clark

    (American University)

  • Meredith Persily

    (Aspire@Work)

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This category, new leaders brought in from outside the organization, may also be a relatively familiar path for our readers. These leaders bring with them a fresh perspective and professional network, and are often hired for their specific expertise and track record. The outsider status confers confidence, at times as a mandate, to make changes that insiders might find risky. Outsiders may be challenged by the need to assimilate or adapt to the different culture, people, and processes of a new organization, often without formal support to make this leap. In some cases outsiders continue to overidentify with their previous employers, which may exacerbate their lack of support from new rivals as the outsider’s status as a newcomer makes him more visible to others.

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  • Mark A. Clark & Meredith Persily, 2021. "Outsider: The Hired Path," Springer Books, in: Six Paths to Leadership, chapter 0, pages 41-68, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-030-69017-5_3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-69017-5_3
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