Change and Values
What does Ginni Rometty say great leaders must balance when leading change?
Change and continuity — knowing what must evolve and what must stay rooted in core values.
What does Rometty mean by “good tech”?
Technology that serves people and fairness — innovation guided by strong values.
How does Rometty define resilience?
The ability to stay grounded and bounce back after challenges — “It’s not about never falling; it’s about how you get back up.”
Why is it risky for leaders to change everything at once?
It can erase the organization’s identity or purpose.
Why does Rometty believe ethics must guide technology?
Without ethical leadership, technology can create bias, inequality, or misuse of power.
Why does resilience matter in ethical leadership?
It allows leaders to uphold their values even when facing setbacks or criticism.
According to Northouse’s Transformational Leadership theory, how does Rometty’s idea of “enduring values” connect to vision?
Transformational leaders inspire change through a shared vision grounded in enduring principles — values make transformation ethical and sustainable.
Which Northouse leadership style best fits Rometty’s call for “good tech” and why?
Authentic leadership — because it emphasizes transparency, moral decision-making, and integrity in action.
How does Rometty’s idea of resilience align with Northouse’s Servant Leadership model?
Both emphasize humility, self-awareness, and serving others by staying true to purpose during hardship.