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9. Leaders Own Their Mistakes and Embrace Constructive Criticism

Author : Karima Mariama-Arthur

Published in: Poised for Excellence

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Every leader makes mistakes, has knowledge gaps, and experiences blind spots. Leaders must accept this reality and realize that they are not exempt from feedback. This chapter discusses why leaders must let go of ego, own their mistakes, and embrace constructive criticism to become their very best selves.

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Title: Leaders Own Their Mistakes and Embrace Constructive Criticism
Author: Karima Mariama-Arthur
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Poised for Excellence
Print ISBN: 978-3-319-64573-5

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-64574-2

Copyright Year: 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-64574-2_9