Dissent as a Growth Opportunity
There are times when I sit in a meeting in full disagreement with the conversation taking place. I often choose to remain silent in favor of taking my frustration to a quieter place where I can sit with it. Those uncomfortable moments of feeling that something is fundamentally incorrect, something many can relate to, can bloom into great learning opportunities not only for thoughtful individuals but also for organizations that function with a growth mindset. The trick is what to do with them and when. What's most dangerous about moments of disagreement is the possibility of saying too much, of offending, of failing to honor an implicit code of professional conduct. The problem is not that one person's views are out of sync with the party line, rather how that person can share their opposing perspective in a way that feels safe for the individual and welcome by leadership. A learning organization intentionally creates spaces for voices of dissent, inviting them