Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz

Uncharted: Margaret Heffernan

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Apr 19, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Alice Stewart and X-Rays

  • Dr. Alice Stewart discovered that x-raying pregnant women led to a higher incidence of childhood cancer.
  • Despite clear data, it took 25 years for the medical community to accept her findings due to their adherence to a flawed theory.
ADVICE

Seek Counter-Arguments

  • Include people in your organization who challenge prevailing narratives and offer counter-arguments.
  • If you cannot find a counter-argument, someone is not trying hard enough.
INSIGHT

Leaders and Challengers

  • Leaders often struggle to surround themselves with challengers.
  • It's more comfortable to be surrounded by people who agree, hindering growth.
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