โ Scribed by Barbara Popejoy; Tim Delaney
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Know when choices based on supposed logic are in fact irrational. People like to think of themselves as rational and logical, but their emotional inclinations, ingrained thought patterns, and psychological biases color the way they perceive the world and make decisions. Leaders should be aware of the emotional triggers that influence the way they interpret and act on information.
Take courage. Resist rationalizing questionable choices. Continual compromise corrodes the effectiveness of not only the individual leader but also the organization. When challenged, leaders should explain not only the benefits of doing the right thing but also the consequences of failing to do the right thing. A lack of collective courage can lead to low morale and a drop in organizational performance.
Align your choices with your core values. This makes doing the right thing easier. Many participants in CCL programs complete an activity called a values card sort. They assemble, in order of importance to them, cards printed with words such as achievement, fame, family, and economic security. The participants are often surprised by the dichotomy between the values they recognize as important and those they actually demonstrate.
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