One of the biggest challenges of leadership is not to be caught in the quagmire of wearing “The Emperor’s New Clothes”.
Which is why there is wisdom in learning to speak last, asking more questions and continually improving decisions as the facts change.
There is a tendency for people to agree with you as a leader, especially when you’re wrong.
Worse still, they will make it difficult for you to change your mind, because you are supposed to always be right.
And when you discover how wrong you are, the sunk cost is so great, that you decide to finish the race, instead of covering up and retracing your steps.
Avoid the burden of always being right.
Actively seek out divergent opinions and there is no better place to get it, than from anonymity and those ignorant of or shielded from your powers.
Embrace vulnerability as a strength and cut your losses, no matter how far gone you are.
– Osasu Oviawe