The Thoughtful Leader Podcast with Ben Brearley

#140: Are You Being Too Optimistic?


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It’s nice to be optimistic, but what happens when we go too far?

In this episode, I take a look at optimism bias and the impact it can have on our leadership. Of course, I’ll also offer some ways that you can try to reduce the impact of optimism without turning you into a negative thinker!

Be sure to leave a comment below and tell me about your experiences with people being too optimistic in your workplace.

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  • Article: Is Optimism Bias Sabotaging Your Leadership?
  • Article: Following Orders When You Don’t Believe In the Direction
  • Article: Why You Need Your Team to Speak Up (and How to Make it Happen).
  • Article: De Bono’s Thinking Hats.
  • Article: What Is Risk Management? – APM.
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