Blinded Quote by David DiSalvo
““other worker was also blinded, in his case by a well-rehearsed internal script in which he played the hero.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Leadership Blind Spots, Harvard Business Review, 2018
Leaders may be blinded by scripts that cast them as heroes, limiting awareness.
In simple terms: Hero scripts hinder insight.
Key Takeaway
Question your leadership narrative.
Themes
leadership
self-awareness
bias
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- performance reviews
- strategic planning
Key Concepts
psychology
organizational behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- What scripts guide your decisions?
- How can you invite critique?
A Different Perspective
Scripts can be hard to recognize without external feedback.
