I was net-researching the concept of paradox, when I discovered this article from the CEO Refresher, which describes how you can (and should) embrace paradox in business. Excellent stuff!

Teasers:
Living with paradox may not be comfortable or easy, but it reflects a significant understanding of how ?things? really work.
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Any over-determined behaviour produces its opposite… An awareness of the polarities and paradox can move the action forward positively.