The Danger of Surrounding Yourself with Yes-Men
Every major strategic blind spot in your organization is almost certainly hiding in a conversation no one has been willing to have with you yet.
Episode Summary
Nobody goes looking for yes-men. What you go looking for is people who are capable, aligned, and easy to work with. But over time, as your position solidifies and your track record grows, something shifts. People around you learn — quietly, often unconsciously — that agreement gets rewarded and pushback gets costly. The result is a curated version of reality that’s been pre-screened for palatability. And the leader has no idea that’s…
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