In global teams, success grows from balancing our differences and shared strengths
Teams are becoming more diverse, bringing new perspectives but also challenges for the workplace. The key lies in dynamic balancing.
December 4, 2025
滨贰厂贰鈥檚 Yih-Teen Lee says leaders must learn to balance conflicting worldviews 鈥 not by choosing one over the other, but by acknowledging both at the same time. This leadership philosophy, inspired by the Chinese principle of 鈥渟eeking commonality while preserving difference,鈥 is about finding an equilibrium between the team鈥檚 shared purpose and individuals鈥 cultural uniqueness. This helps employees feel validated in their differences and committed to creating a shared system of norms to better collaborate.
SOURCE: 鈥溾 by Yih-Teen Lee and Nana Yaa A. Gyamfi, published in the book Advances in Global Leadership (2025).
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