Could I Be Wrong?: The critical blind spot shaping your leadership [9781805761419]

Overview

At the heart of many leadership challenges lies an often-overlooked factor: our relationship with uncertainty.

Certainty is a fundamental human need. When it’s challenged, our brains often interpret that as a threat; we narrow our focus and make quick decisions, with poor judgement. Sustained uncertainty can make us vulnerable to stress, overwhelm, self-doubt, anxiety and burnout. It can also result in safety-seeking behaviours such as procrastination, perfectionism and even addiction.

Managing uncertainty well is a leadership capability that has never been more important. Leaders today are expected to make faster decisions with less complete information, under sustained uncertainty and with real consequences for others. This volatility is unlikely to change any time soon.

Could I Be Wrong? is designed to raise your awareness of your relationship with uncertainty and equip you to be more comfortable with it. Grounded in psychology, and supported by lived experience and in-depth interviews with senior leaders across sectors, this book is evidence based but designed for real-world application