At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
60. Sometimes Democracy Sucks
Sep 30, 2020
Explore the drawbacks of running a company democratically and the importance of responsible leadership. Delve into the debate between democratic and monarchical decision-making in a company, and the role of the CEO. Highlight the significance of building trust, encouraging open conversation, and valuing opinions. Emphasize the need to be well-informed before voting and the role of trust and conflict in fostering open dialogue in a community.
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- Running a company in a pure democratic way leads to poor results and hinders strategic decision-making, trust-building, and healthy conflict.
- In a company, leaders should value input and opinions but should not treat every opinion equally. CEOs and leadership teams should make ultimate decisions and be accountable for the company's success or failure.
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Democracy's Messy Nature
Democracy is a messy way to run a country but is the best known option. However, when it comes to running a company, democracy is a bad approach. Many leaders, influenced by democratic values, tend to adopt a democratic style of leadership, which leads to poor results. In a company, strategic decision-making, trust-building, and healthy conflict are hindered in a democratic context.
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