Counter-Wisdom: Lead Against Instinct-and Win

What if your leadership instincts are your greatest obstacle?

In today's complex world, the habits that once propelled leaders to success are often the very ones that hold them-and their organizations-back. Counter-Wisdom reveals the hidden paradoxes of high performance, showing why going against your gut is the secret to consistently outperforming the competition.

Drawing on real-world stories from top companies like Netflix, Microsoft, Airbnb, and Amazon, Ole Widahl dismantles the myth that great leadership is about projecting certainty, seeking unlimited resources, and acting with relentless speed. Instead, he uncovers three counterintuitive principles that set the world's most successful leaders apart:

• The Vulnerability Paradox: Why admitting "I don't know" builds stronger, more adaptive teams.
• The Constraint Paradox: How limitations fuel innovation and sharpen focus.
• The Patience Paradox: Why slowing down key decisions is the fastest path to lasting results.

With practical frameworks and honest, behind-the-scenes examples-including the author's own hard-won lessons-this book equips leaders at every level to thrive when instinct says "play it safe." Whether you're leading a startup, a multinational, or your own career, Counter-Wisdom is your guide to courageous, data-driven leadership in a world where the old rules no longer work.

Are you ready to lead against instinct-and win?