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

07/10/2024 2 min

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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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