Most people do not struggle with complexity. They struggle with contradiction. With this comes a fundamental question - whether in leadership, business, or life:
Can you hold two opposing ideas at the same time, without collapsing into either?
There is a phrase, often attributed to Upton Sinclair, that has stayed with me for many years: “It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it.” It is a simple line, but it reveals something quite uncomfortable
A key to your success in business, and your longevity within it, is your ability to deal with opposing opinions and direct challenges. It’s one of the biggest challenges I see when working with companies and senior leaders
