Leading Organizations That Matter
A weekly podcast covering topics of interest for those who lead, support, or simply care about "organizations that matter". These include mission driven, nonprofit health care and social service organizations that exist in order to improve the lives of those who experience great challenges. Profitability is obviously important... but so too is the recognition of the other forms of value generated in these settings. Podcast topics include how we finding meaning, purpose, and impact in our work, organizational culture, leadership challenges, changing the trajectory of struggling organizations, and practical leadership strategies. Episodes are brief and to the point, always with the goals of informing and elevating listeners. Occasionally, I interview leaders and experts in related fields and hope to bring you inspiration and information to facilitate your personal leadership and life journey. For more information, please see RedSailAdvisors.com.
Music by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com.
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Leading Organizations That Matter
111. The Importance of Disagreeing Well
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I’ve seen more harm come from avoiding conflict than from facing it. Leaders who fear tension often create cultures where silence becomes the norm... and that silence slowly corrodes trust, mission, and morale.
In my book, Saving Organizations That Matter, I talk about why learning to disagree well is essential for any team that wants to grow. Disagreement, offered respectfully, is a gift. It sharpens thinking, strengthens relationships, and keeps the mission at the center.
If you’re a leader who struggles with conflict - or you work in a culture that avoids it - I walk through a simple seven‑part framework that can help you rethink what disagreement is for.
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