Leadership
In transformational leadership, shock therapy is a revolution from the top that begins with defrosting the status quo in a bold eye-opening way.

A "revolution from the top" refers to a transformational change or reform initiated by existing leaders or authorities, rather than through grassroots movements or popular uprisings.

Examples:

Jack Welch launched a revolution from the top and transformed GE.

This concept is often discussed in political contexts, such as

In Saudi Arabia, reforms were introduced by the monarchy to transform the country's structure and governance.

In the USA, Donald Trump as the 47th President, used shock therapy several times as a key element of his Trampformational Leaderships (Trumpsip) approach to "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) and transform international relationships.

Economy

As an economic theory, shock therapy says that sudden, dramatic changes in an economic policy can turn a declining economy to a flourishing one.

A flourishing economy refers to a dynamic and harmonious economic environment where individuals have the ability to engage innovatively and take creative initiative, leading to overall prosperity and well-being..
A flourishing economy is characterized by a high level of productivity, continuous innovation, harmonious growth, and the well-being of its citizens. It is a positive economy that supports various activities that enhance quality of life, beyond mere accumulation of wealth.

In transformational

Shock therapy is an economic theory that says that sudden, dramatic changes in national economic policy can turn a state-controlled economy into a free-market ...

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