"Nodding does not mean yes. It means the real conversation is happening somewhere else without you."
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I call this the George Lucas Problem. It happens when a leader becomes so powerful that no one dares to say no. You make terrible decisions because you are no longer aware of the risks. There is no one left to tell you the truth.
A lack of disagreement is not a sign of alignment. It is a sign of a lack of courage. To move fast you need teams that argue. You need environments where dissent is a ritual and not a risk. This is the difference between being included in the conversation and being trusted to drive it.
Money Stories: April 2
Product legend Rich Mironov is launching his new book Money Stories on Thursday April 2 at Workbar Needham. Most teams talk about features while executives talk about revenue. This event shares how to bridge that gap by translating product work into the language of the business. Don’t bring a backlog to a gunfight. Space is limited so RSVP early.