It’s ok to sound dumb, and a few other practical ideas on how to lead people — Salmon Labs
1. Learning in public. To lead like a scientist, openly admit when you don’t know something, share failures and lessons learned, ask questions instead of always providing answers, and document your thinking. This transparency builds psychological safety, creating an environment where everyone feels safe to contribute ideas, ask questions, and... See more
Ness Labs: Lead Like a Scientist ⚛️ (+watch my Talk at Google)
Bold leaders aren’t brash and pushy—they are collaborative and empower others. Rather than being blind to risk, they are visionary about possibility. The most effective leaders act with confidence and exhibit humility.
Kate Purmal • The Moonshot Effect: Disrupting Business as Usual
I had a client that used the word "exposed" a lot and in a negative way. They wanted to make sure no one felt "exposed." This reluctant exposure is a symptom of low trust and vulnerability and high levels of judgment. They are doomed to mediocrity because they infantalized their employees and no one will risk a new idea. The key is to create a
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