W.I.N. Wednesday: I Don't Understand
"To me, saying “I don’t understand, please explain.” is not a sign of weakness; it’s a demonstration of open-mindedness, intelligence, humility, and fearless leadership."
Brandon Webb, John David Mann, Total Focus: Make Better Decisions Under Pressure
Are you more concerned with looking smart and protecting your ego or with gaining insight, knowledge and understanding?
Are you willing to demonstrate humility and vulnerability and say, “I don’t understand, please explain”?
As a leader, an educator or trainer, or as a participant in a meeting or training session it takes courage to speak up, say that you don’t understand and ask for more information. In a group setting chances are high that you are not the only one who does not understand, although you may be the only one willing to speak up.
Great leaders understand they do not need to have all the answers. They know it is ok to say, “I don’t know.” or “I don’t understand.” They also appreciate that asking for clarification and explanation at that moment will likely prevent embarrassment and potential disaster down the road.
What’s Important Now? Be humble. Be vulnerable. When you don’t know or don’t understand, say so and ask for more information.
Take care.
Brian Willis
www.lifesmostpowerfulquestion.com
Maximizing human potential through Life's Most Powerful Question - What's Important Now?
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