Open-minded Leader: How to Get Rid of Unconscious Preferences and Become More Effective

Preferences and biases are a natural part of human nature. No matter how hard we try to think rationally and remain unbiased, preferences subtly but significantly influence our evaluations, decisions, and actions. This also applies to organizational activities: the preferences of leaders and ordinary employees affect corporate culture, internal policies and protocols, personnel management, customer service, and much more. Can we control our preferences without allowing them to harm ourselves and our environment? Yes, we can and should, claim the authors of this book, experts and employees of FranklinCovey. They offer a proven methodology, including four stages of working on your behavior and thinking, as well as exercises and case studies. By following the authors' advice, you will learn to recognize biases, develop skills that help you look at your own and others' preferences differently, unlock your leadership potential, and create highly effective teams.