Leaders & Futures

Purpose or Policy?

Dr. Jose LugoSantiago and Ret. Chief Bob Vasquez Season 7 Episode 21

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Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez discuss the relationship between purpose and policy in organizational leadership. They explored how organizations need both clear policies to guide operations and a strong sense of purpose to drive meaningful outcomes. Chief shares examples from his military experience where following purpose sometimes required bending or breaking policies, while Dr Lugo emphasizes that effective organizations balance clear guidelines with the flexibility to make exceptions when necessary.