The leading authority on Both/And Thinking

Helping leaders navigate paradox and complexity

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Wendy K. Smith

Hi, I’m Wendy

As an award-winning scholar, global keynote speaker, and bestselling author, I'm on a mission to help people solve their toughest problems with more creativity and connection.

I have spent the last 25 years studying the science of paradox, beginning when I was a PhD student at Harvard Business School.

I have also spent the last 25 years helping leaders and learners globally to navigate paradox and complexity through the tools of Both/And Thinking.

I live in the both/and — academic rigor and practical wisdom, hard data and compelling stories, global audiences and local commitments.

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The ABCD Paradox System

Marianne Lewis and I created the ABCD Paradox System to bring together a set of tools to help you more effectively engage competing demands in your life, work and leadership. Check out our book Both/And Thinking to learn more and start using these powerful tools.  

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Boundaries

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Assumptions

Comfort

Dynamics

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