Appreciated Quote by Mary C. Gentile
“By creating explicit occasions to invite dissenting viewpoints on a new project, strategy or policy, leaders enable employees to feel that their questions are welcomed and appreciated.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Giving Voice to Leadership by Mary C. Gentile, 2019
Leaders who deliberately seek opposing ideas make employees feel safe to question and contribute, improving decisions.
In simple terms: Encourage dissent to boost trust and ideas.
Invite diverse views regularly.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- team meetings
- policy drafting
- strategic planning
- product development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure dissent leads to action?
- What barriers prevent people from speaking up?
If dissent is not acted upon, it can breed cynicism.