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The Systems Leader

Mastering the Cross-Pressures That Make or Break Today's Companies

Robert E. Siegel

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Description

The Systems Leader (2025) explores how modern leaders can stay effective in a world of constant disruption and competing demands. It offers a practical framework for handling five tensions that show up across industries – like balancing short-term performance with long-term vision, or acting with both authority and empathy. Drawing on real-world examples, it shows you how to stay steady, think broadly, and make better decisions under pressure.

Who Should Listen

  • Executives managing pressure from multiple stakeholders
  • Midlevel managers facing cross-functional leadership challenges
  • Founders trying to scale responsibly and sustainably

About the Authors

Robert Siegel is a lecturer in management at Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he teaches courses on leadership, innovation, and organizational dynamics. He’s also a venture investor and former tech executive, with board roles and investments spanning sectors from semiconductors to software. His writing has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and the Wall Street Journal. He’s also the author of The Brains and Brawn Company.

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