Actually Quote by Jacqueline Novogratz
“Leaders can get stuck in groupthink because they're really not listening, or they're listening only to what they want to listen to, or they actually think they're so right that they're not interested in listening. And that leads to a lot of suboptimal solutions in the world.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Unreasonable People, 2015
Leaders often ignore diverse viewpoints, leading to poor decisions.
In simple terms: Listening to all voices improves outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Encourage diverse input.
Themes
leadership
groupthink
decision quality
Mood
concerned
inspired
Type
leadership
strategic
When to use this quote
- board meetings
- product development
- policy making
Key Concepts
cognitive diversity
active listening
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create a culture of listening?
- What barriers prevent open dialogue?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched habits is difficult.
