Chapter
The Pitfalls of Knowing Too Much in Leadership
15:49 - 21:17 (05:28)
Knowing too much can hinder a person from becoming an effective leader because they may become stuck in a management role instead. Good leaders have the confidence to admit when they don't know something and remain humble without being overly self-deprecating.
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A discussion on the value of critical thinking in academia and how it can sometimes lead to tearing apart papers and evaluating them with higher standards.
15:49 - 17:33 (01:44)
Critical Thinking
Summary
A discussion on the value of critical thinking in academia and how it can sometimes lead to tearing apart papers and evaluating them with higher standards.
ChapterThe Pitfalls of Knowing Too Much in Leadership
EpisodeA Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
When you know too much, you may struggle to become a leader instead of a manager.
17:33 - 21:17 (03:43)
Leadership
Summary
When you know too much, you may struggle to become a leader instead of a manager. Good leaders are confident enough to admit when they don't know something and embrace uncertainty and surprise.