Leaders encourage reflective backtalk. Norbert Wiener told me, "I never know what I say until I hear the response.” Leaders know the importance of having someone in their lives who will unfailingly and fearlessly tell them the truth. (Warren Bennis)

Leaders encourage reflective backtalk. Norbert Wiener told me, "I never know what I say until I hear the response.” Leaders know the importance of having someone in their lives who will unfailingly and fearlessly tell them the truth.

Warren Bennis

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