Discussions involving disagreement are critical for fostering growth and understanding dynamics within teams. Asking individuals about times they've disagreed can reveal their capacity for healthy conflict, helping to distinguish between those who are overly objectionable and those too complacent. Organizations benefit from strong interpersonal relationships coupled with robust task-oriented conflict. They should encourage diverse perspectives to challenge norms, ultimately enhancing team performance and creativity. Acknowledging that great minds may not always think alike serves as a reminder that respectful divergence in thought is key to a thriving organizational culture.
On a new episode of Weekend Conversations on the Elevate Podcast, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan discuss a specific type of employee--the people who aren't toxic to an organizational culture, but they also don't conform to people's expectations and are often the first to go against the grain. However, these people often have a key benefit--when they go against conventional wisdom, they are right more often than they're wrong. Robert shares why these employees are essential to any organization, how leaders should hire, support and leverage these people, and more.
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