THE LOGIC AND LIMITS OF LEADERSHIP BLINDSPOTS

摘要

An executive I know believes that being a leader is far less complicated than we make it. He suggests that the best leaders simply make better decisions than their competition. When asked how to develop this capability, he smiles and says "Make a lot of bad decisions that don't kill you." The belief that good judgment is founded on bad judgment means that individuals learn primarily as a result of their experiences-particularly their mistakes. Over time, they develop better judgment as they live with the outcomes of their choices. The truth, however, is that experience is no panacea. Even the most talented and best prepared leaders are forced to learn on the job-facing complex, ever-changing, and often unpredictable challenges.