Why being wrong will make you a better leader

[BeyondTheNow]

There are many similar articles floating around and a few points mentioned in this article have been discussed here. But in today’s political climate, as well as observing and engaging in social and/or employment hierarchy in general, these things are often and easily overlooked. ‘Some good reminders in the list...


Why being wrong will make you a better leader

Being right is not a badge of honor, but a temporary status. Our brain is wired for self-deception — we become immune to facts. If you hold a position of power, it’s even worse. Leaders are more prone to suffer from ‘Confirmation Bias’ or ‘Error Blindness.’ They filter the information that supports their beliefs. Or don’t realize their mistakes until it’s too late.

By being okay with being wrong, you keep your mind open. Rather than trying to win every argument, you pay attention to facts, not to what will help you defeat others...

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https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/being-wrong-better-leader

 

[Journeyman]

Our brain is wired for self-deception — we become immune to facts. If you hold a position of power, it’s even worse.

Was this meant to be in a US Politics thread? 

      :stirpot:

 

[Navy_Pete]

Thanks, that was a good read.

I wish we had some kind of mechanism to get honest feedback in the divisional system (without fear of reprisal or hurting peoples feelings). I hate to add more processes, but we don't have a culture of constructive criticism, and some really poor managers get put into leadership positions to disastrous results, when they are just continuing to do the same kind of behaviours that had been getting sunshine blown up their arse leading up to that.

Maybe some kind of 360 review with the mid year PDR?  There has got to be a better way of useless top weight taking credit when it happens despite their "leadership".

 

[daftandbarmy]

Thanks, that was a good read.

I wish we had some kind of mechanism to get honest feedback in the divisional system (without fear of reprisal or hurting peoples feelings). I hate to add more processes, but we don't have a culture of constructive criticism, and some really poor managers get put into leadership positions to disastrous results, when they are just continuing to do the same kind of behaviours that had been getting sunshine blown up their arse leading up to that.

Maybe some kind of 360 review with the mid year PDR?  There has got to be a better way of useless top weight taking credit when it happens despite their "leadership".

How about a 'Rate my Professors' for the Army? https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/

 

[mariomike]

How about a 'Rate my Professors' for the Army? https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/

Like this?
https://army.ca/forums/threads/112574.0
2 pages.

Madame et messieurs,

A website called "Rank My Sarge" launched last June and hosted anonymously on an American-based web server, has been brought to the attention of the Army chain of command.

The aim of the website appears to be to create an online place where military members can anonymously post comments, both good and bad, about non-commissioned members of militaries.

The site currently contains comments which vilify and demean a number of Canadian Armed Forces members, including currently serving members of the Canadian Army

The posting of such inappropriate comment by our members contravenes various regulations and requirements, including:

QR&O 19.14 - Improper Comments: "No officer or non-commissioned member shall do or say anything that: if seen of heard by any member of the public, might reflect discredit on the Canadian Armed Forces or on any of its members."

CANFORGEN 136-6 - Guidance on Blogs and Other Internet Communications > ->  CAF Operations and Activities: > "> CAF members are to consult with their chain of command before publishing CAF-related information and imagery to the internet, regardless of how innocuous the information may seem. The chain of command has access to expert advisors, such as public affairs and intelligence staffs, who will ensure that such published information is not ultimately prejudicial to CAF operations and personnel.> ">

Accordingly, I would ask you to remind everyone in your command of these policies. And that violation of them can have serious consequences, including disciplinary procedures and administrative actions.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

I wish we had army.ca back in the 80's, my appreciation for what some senior people do to keep the wheels on would have been much higher.

 

[brihard]

On the subject of mistakes and learning from them, anyone in a leadership role (or who aspires to one) who hasn't read Extreme Ownership really needs to consider it. Fantastic read. About half of it is just cool navy SEAL stories, watered down, but the other half is pretty good application of leadership principles to real life (and real world) situations applicable outside the military.

https://www.amazon.ca/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250183863/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550961358&sr=8-1&keywords=extreme+ownership

 

[Sub_Guy]

Maybe some kind of 360 review with the mid year PDR?  There has got to be a better way of useless top weight taking credit when it happens despite their "leadership".

During PER season (17/18) my supervisor requested that we submit our thoughts on his performance directly to his supervisor.

A different approach to PER season.

 

[Kat Stevens]

Like this?
https://army.ca/forums/threads/112574.0
2 pages.

This is outrageous!  What do you think PERs are for?

 

[Navy_Pete]

How about a 'Rate my Professors' for the Army? https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/
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Not a big fan of those; generally the first people that take time to do them are bitter, and the interweb is full of trolls anyway.

The person that told their subordinates to send feedback directly to their supervisor had a good idea (and was pretty ballsy).

Sometimes had good offline chats with some NCOs when I was a juniour officer where they I got some good feedback and pointers, but wasn't consistent, and could have used a lot more.  Don't think most people get that, and it was a huge help.  But suspect people that leave scorched earth subordinates to get ahead probably aren't going to get much, would ignore it anyway, and doesn't stop nutjobs from getting ahead if their CoC doesn't hear it.

 

[blacktriangle]

So once we are retired, is there anything unlawful about "rating our Sarge" ?

 

[brihard]

So once we are retired, is there anything unlawful about "rating our Sarge" ?

Nope

 

[blacktriangle]

Thanks Brihard.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Thanks Brihard.

Let the games commence!