#140: Are You Being Too Optimistic?

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The Thoughtful Leader Podcast

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It’s nice to be optimistic, but what happens when we go too far? In this episode, I take a look at optimism bias and the impact it can have on our leadership. Of course, I’ll also offer some ways that you can try to reduce the impact of optimism without turning you into a negative thinker! Be sure to leave a comment below and tell me about your experiences with people being too optimistic in your workplace. Book Your Discovery Coaching Session I invite you to a 90-minute Discovery Coaching Session, where we will: Get clear on your most important goals and what is most important to you Identify blockers and limiting beliefs that are holding you back; and Develop key actions you can take to move forward and make progress. You will leave the Discovery Coaching Session with a sense of clarity, purpose and practical steps to move you forward. ? Click here to learn more and apply for your Discovery Coaching Session. ? Show Links:  Apply for a complimentary Leadership Coaching session. Article: Is Optimism Bias Sabotaging Your Leadership? Article: Following Orders When You Don’t Believe In the Direction.  Article: Why You Need Your Team to Speak Up (and How to Make it Happen). Article: De Bono’s Thinking Hats. Article: What Is Risk Management? – APM.