Truth Quote by Chip Heath
““Multitracking keeps egos in check. If your boss has three pet projects in play, chances are she’ll be open to unvarnished feedback about them, but if there’s only one pet project, it will be harder for her to hear the truth. Her ego will be perfectly conflated with the project.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Made to Stick, Chip Heath & Dan Heath, 2007
Having multiple projects reduces a leader’s ego, allowing honest feedback; a single focus project can ego ego making truth harder to hear.
In simple terms: Multiple projects keep egos in check, enabling candid feedback.
Key Takeaway
Encourage diverse initiatives to limit ego.
Themes
leadership
feedback
ego
communication
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advisory
strategic
When to use this quote
- product development
- team meetings
- performance reviews
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
psychology
organizational behavior
team dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you structure work to promote honest dialogue?
- What signals show a leader’s ego is influencing decisions?
A Different Perspective
If the boss values one project above all, feedback may be suppressed.
