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Looking For Leadership

N2Growth Blog

The idea that the "cream will rise to the top" is too often more than offset by the Dunning-Kruger effect; and the real leader's highmindedness will be viewed as a threat to the status quo.

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10 Common Thinking Errors Leaders Make

Mark Sanborn

Examples: A CEO ignores market research that suggests a new product will not be well-received because he or she firmly believes it’s a good idea. Examples: A CEO assumes that their enthusiasm for a new corporate strategy is shared by all employees. This can result in poor decision-making and a lack of innovative thinking.

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