“Its time to move beyond the cognitive dissonance and assess our in-group objectively if our higher intent is the sport/organization/country. Join the movement. Lead through your values. Be the leader you want to be led by”
-Kaveh Naficy,
Founding Partner, LAKIDA Lic.
How do the words above resonate with you?
Pause here for a moment and free yourself from distractions:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
Cognitive dissonance and objectivity... have you considered how those concepts reflect your leadership?
cognitive dissonance | noun the state of having inconsistent thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes, especially as relating to behavioral decisions and attitude change.
objective | adjective not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts.
Who’s your in-group?
Think about that for a moment... your team, your circle of influence, co-workers, those you lead...
On a scale of 1-10, how objective are you in assessing your in-group?
... have you assessed.... should you...?
Leadership is powerful. No matter what you do, there are those that look up to you and count on you. humans on this earth are pushing through quite a bit with much at stake. We need objective leadership.
In an article published in Harvard Business Review, Michael P Dempsey suggests; “Regardless of the work you do, prize your objectivity, and work every day to preserve it.” Remaining Objective Is Hard, But the Best Leaders Figure Out How to Do It:
(Harvard Business Review, by, Michael P. Dempsey)
A trait that is shared by some of the best leaders is a fierce commitment to objectivity:
They recognize that the best policy decisions are always reached with input from multiple sources. They work diligently to ensure that multiple voices are aired during policy meetings.
They embrace the role of informing and offering the best possible information with which to make decisions.
They take responsibility to provide unbiased information to support all stakeholders regardless of policy preferences of any preexisting narrative.
They insist on a structured analytic and decision-making processes to filter out actual or unconscious biases, especially during periods of great stress.
They work tirelessly to create an inclusive, collaborative workplace culture in which it’s okay to challenge existing assumptions and in which alternative viewpoints are both encouraged and rewarded.
How will you increase your objectivity as you continue to lead?
...What are you willing to do?
How can you challenge your leadership to insure you are included and considered in the decisions that affect you?
Don’t miss your opportunity! Be intentional, encourage others to do the same and watch what happens.
You got this!
Coach Tavia
Reference:
Remaining Objective Is Hard, But the Best Leaders Figure Out How to Do It
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