Some people, after gaining decision-making power, never learn to distinguish between their own failure to understand, the other person’s unclear communication, and the possibility that they are discussing different issues. Power also makes this weakness less likely to be pointed out.
Some people gain decision-making power without also developing the ability to distinguish between three possibilities: “I didn’t understand,” “the other person didn’t explain themselves clearly,” and “the other person and I weren’t even discussing the same question.” And power makes that kind of blind spot less likely to receive feedback.
Day 263 of 2026
Some people gain decision-making power without also developing the ability to distinguish between three possibilities: “I didn’t understand,” “the other person didn’t explain themselves clearly,” and “the other person and I weren’t even discussing the same question.” And power makes that kind of blind spot less likely to receive feedback.