As leaders, do we assume things, and become unyielding with our ways? Especially as we acquire more experience, grow bigger, stronger?

A ship had been at sea in bad weather for days. As the visibility improved one night, Captain and crew were keeping an eye on all directions.

Suddenly the lookout sailor on the bridge called-out ‘I can see light far away’. The captain shouted back ‘Signal the other ship: We are on a collision course. Please you change your course 20 degrees’.

The signal that came back read ‘You are advised to change your course 20 degrees left’. The captain was beginning to get furious - he repeated to the crewman ‘Send him: This is the ship's Captain. Change your course 20 degrees immediately to avoid collision!’.

‘I'm a seaman second class’ came the reply - you change your course 20 degrees left immediately to avoid collision’. The captain became furious. He said to the signalman ‘This is a battleship, one of the largest at that. I demand that you immediately change your course!’

Then came the signal from the other - ‘This is a lighthouse! Your call’.

As leaders, do we assume things and become stubborn, unyielding with our ways?

My name is PK Narayanan, wishing you the best, Thank you

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