Leaders are just like everyone else. They like it best when others accept their decisions and favor their answers. They are not immune to the feelings of inadequacy when others react negatively to what they say or do. So, too often, when they anticipate a strong reaction to a decision, they offer a temporary hedge to ease the blow. They hesitate to say “No” or to communicate their decision. They actually suggest they have not reached a final answer.
We hosted a discussion on this Field Notes entry. You might enjoy hearing it unpacked a bit more. It’s a quick 15 minutes.
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