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[036] Why Disagreeing Makes You Look Like a Leader

October 19, 2020 • Kara Ronin • Season 1 • Episode 36

What are the benefits of disagreeing? Why do you need to disagree as a leader? Many people avoid disagreeing. It can be daunting, especially if you’re disagreeing with somebody more powerful than you. However, in leadership, it’s critical that you develop the skill to disagree when you need to and want to.

Holding back from disagreeing can lead to many negative repercussions in leadership. The main one being, you can let bad ideas stay in the conversation, driving your team’s growth in the wrong direction, which in turn, damages your reputation as a leader.

In this episode, I share my thoughts on why it can be hard to disagree and then I continue on with three reasons as to why you should disagree when you’re a leader.

In “Why Disagreeing Makes You Look Like a Leader”, you will learn:

Why disagreeing with family and friends is easier than with your coworkers.
Fears that could be holding you back from disagreeing.
Why you can’t be a people-pleaser and agree 100% of the time.
Why disagreeing makes you look like a leader.
How disagreeing makes you look more honest and authentic.
Why disagreeing helps you become more visible in the office.
Details about next week’s episode on how to disagree.

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode

5 Easy Ways to Become More Visible at Work (Without Being Self-Promotional) https://www.buzzsprout.com/882046/5836381
Authentic Leadership: How to Remove Your Mask and Lead By Your Values https://www.buzzsprout.com/882046/4916864
Assertive Communication Skills Masterclass: https://www.udemy.com/course/assertive-communication-skills-masterclass/?referralCode=91E0C72EBD36C4BC684B
YouTube Channel, Leadership for New Leaders: https://www.youtube.com/kararonin

Continue Your Learning!

Business Etiquette 101: Social Skills for Success: https://www.udemy.com/course/business-etiquette-101-social-skills-for-success/?referralCode=77FFA114311BAE37A80F
Powerful, Confident Body Language for Women: https://www.udemy.com/course/powerful-confident-body-language-for-women/?referralCode=63CDC4560B006681FDA7
Leadership Presence 30 Day Challenge: https://www.udemy.com/course/leadership-presence-30-day-challenge/?referralCode=44419390BDF19699A509

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