Definition

Some leaders would rather just have their subordinates do exactly what they are told to do. That is a bad idea.

You want a subordinate who has the confidence and the trust in me to say, "Boss, that isn't a good idea (For x, y, and/or z reason)."

• Encourage the rest of your team to think and to question you. Don't surround yourself with Yes-men. They do nothing to help you or the team. And if it makes you uncomfortable to get pushback or questions from your team, check your ego 202107281009 - Subordinate your ego; it is probably a little inflated.

Reference

reference: { Leadership, Strategies, and Tactics
page: 200
author: & Jocko Willink
bib: Willink, J. (2020). Leadership strategy and tactics: Field manual. New York: St. Martins Press.
tags: #strategy