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Everyday MBA

Overcoming Bias in Leadership

Feb 17, 2024
Lisa Tromba, Managing Partner of Lisa Tromba Associates, discusses overcoming bias in leadership. Key topics include recognizing and managing biases like egocentrism, strategies to combat biases in leadership roles, challenging biases in decision-making, and managing biases for effective leadership success.
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  • Recognize and manage psychological biases to prevent undermining leadership effectiveness.
  • Implement frameworks like paradoxical thinking and appointing devil's advocate to turn biases into assets.

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Understanding Psychological Biases in Leadership

Psychological biases like ego, overconfidence, and risk aversion can undermine a leader's effectiveness, potentially harming careers and organizations. The key lies in recognizing and managing these biases. Developing awareness, identifying them in oneself and others, and learning to manage them are crucial steps towards effective leadership. By leveraging strengths and implementing frameworks like paradoxical thinking, leaders can turn biases into assets.

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