Leadership Failure: How Refusing to Be Wrong Hurts Teams and Innovation

Leadership Failure: How Refusing to Be Wrong Hurts Teams and Innovation

Released Monday, 7th October 2024
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Leadership Failure: How Refusing to Be Wrong Hurts Teams and Innovation

Leadership Failure: How Refusing to Be Wrong Hurts Teams and Innovation

Leadership Failure: How Refusing to Be Wrong Hurts Teams and Innovation

Leadership Failure: How Refusing to Be Wrong Hurts Teams and Innovation

Monday, 7th October 2024
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“I am never, ever wrong.”

That's a statement that should disqualify an applicant from ANY leadership position.
True leadership isn't about projecting infallibility–it's about fostering a culture where mistakes are seen as opportunities for learning and growth.
Leaders who claim they're never wrong create an environment where fear of failure stifles innovation, and team members are less likely to speak up or challenge ideas. This is the opposite of what effective leadership requires.

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