Great Leaders Aren’t Afraid to Look Foolish. That Makes Them Stronger

The willingness to risk embarrassment builds confidence, encourages experimentation, and frees leaders to reverse bad decisions.

EXPERT OPINION BY MINDA ZETLIN, AUTHOR OF 'CAREER SELF-CARE: FIND YOUR HAPPINESS, SUCCESS, AND FULFILLMENT AT WORK' @MINDAZETLIN

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Do you try hard to avoid looking foolish? Most of us do. Terror of embarrassment or ostracism is hard-wired into most humans. And yet, I believe the willingness to look like a fool is one of the most powerful assets of a great leader.

I started thinking about this while reading a Psychology Today post by neuropsychotherapist Britt Frank about why........

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