For those who like to go back and analyze whether the decisions we made were right or wrong, it’s important to know that we have a built in bias towards looking for the data that confirms our choices, while ignoring the data that doesn’t. Validation feels better than admitting we made a mistake.
Managers are often promoted into those positions because they have the skills and talents that have not yet developed in their peers. Not everyone is cut out to be a leader, and it’s important to recognize this. Leaders often think differently and have a set of personal motivators that may not exist within the people we oversee. It’s important to understand that the things that motivate ourselves, don’t always drive our employees.
Every day, leaders must make decisions that have consequences. While we’d all like to think that we rarely make mistakes, it happens. A critical skill found in many top leaders is the ability to admit they are wrong, and then to make course corrections.
When going back and looking at the choices we made, make a conscious effort to look for data that proves you wrong. If you find that data, then look for another/better solution.
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