The Three Tensions: Winning the Struggle to Perform Without Compromise

08/09/2025 29 min

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Welcome back to Lit in a Nutshell, the podcast where we distill big ideas into practical insights you can use.In this episode, we’re diving into The Three Tensions: Winning the Struggle to Perform Without Compromise by Dominic Dodd and Ken Favaro. The book explores the hidden forces that shape every organization and every leader’s choices—balancing long-term vision with short-term results, maintaining consistency while driving change, and staying true to principles while adapting to reality.The authors argue that greatness doesn’t come from eliminating these tensions but from learning how to manage and harness them. It’s about performing at a high level without sacrificing what matters most.If you’ve ever faced the pressure of competing priorities—whether in business, leadership, or personal life—this book gives a framework to navigate the struggle without compromise.Let’s unpack it—The Three Tensions, in a nutshell.