Avoid Making Enemies: But Do Make Decisions!

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July - September 2018

Strong leaders listen to all the arguments, probe for understanding, avoid telling people they are wrong, and then step back and decide.

- Bob Herbold

Avoid Making Enemies: But Do Make Decisions!

One of the key attributes of a strong, courageous leader is the ability to get people to pursue an aggressive plan for improvement. In doing so, lots of dialogue takes place as the plan is developed, with particular emphasis on trying to make the dissenters understand the thinking, even though they may not agree. In dealing with those who may not agree, one thing you want to avoid is telling them they are wrong.

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