The Role and Limits of Optimistic Leadership in Government: Balancing Reason and Sensibility
Abstract
Optimistic leadership in government plays a critical role in fostering a positive environment, enhancing motivation, and guiding the
nation towards achieving its goals. However, it is essential to understand the boundaries of this approach, ensuring that it complements rational decision-making and maintains a balance between hope and practicality. This paper delves into the significance of optimistic leadership,
its impact on governmental operations, and the importance of striking a balance between optimism and realism. It also explores the challenges
associated with overly optimistic leadership and discusses strategies for leaders to navigate these complexities effectively.
nation towards achieving its goals. However, it is essential to understand the boundaries of this approach, ensuring that it complements rational decision-making and maintains a balance between hope and practicality. This paper delves into the significance of optimistic leadership,
its impact on governmental operations, and the importance of striking a balance between optimism and realism. It also explores the challenges
associated with overly optimistic leadership and discusses strategies for leaders to navigate these complexities effectively.
Keywords
Optimistic leadership; Decision-making; Government operations
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/frim.v2i7.5013
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