Ms. Simmons says we don't have a choice. And I agree. Blame for all I see people with incredible insight and contributions sit in silence in meetings and then let it eat away at them later. Some leave the company, blaming the leadership. But the next place isn't any better.
Truth is, everyone is to blame.
It's time to learn how to lead ourselves and stop taking sides, to make decisions together and stop avoiding the real problems, she says. That comes from having dialogue. Dialogue is more than just ordinary conversation. It's a formal process that helps people learn how to discuss the undiscussible so they can learn how to solve the unsolvable, she says. It helps break down the barriers of dishonesty and create a place where people feel safe telling the truth - no matter how disturbing.