I want to write about a concept that I consider essential to success in senior roles.
Enabling Dissent
So the basic concept here is that as you become more senior you get less and less information delivered that is contrary to your personal view of a topic. A lot of us may have encountered this issue in reverse when told by a leader or colleague not to tell the 'big boss' some 'distracting' piece of information.
No one wants to tell their boss they are wrong. The boss is supposed to be right, right?!
Enter the enlightened leader. She encourages sharing of information and has the self control and self awareness to not react to surprising information in a way that discourages sharing. She also has string relationships at all levels and across several functions. She does not lead from ignorance but in celebrated discovery...
I'm reading too much.. This doesn't even sound remotely real.
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