A great article and an important warning for Carney and, more important, for those around him. In his book, Carney discusses various kinds of leadership, and says that he always likes to surround himself with people who disagree with him, because that's how he learns. I hope he has many such people.
"The honest truth is that the best leaders are the ones who always ensure they are listening to a diverse range of arguments and keeping internal good faith critics engaged in real and meaningful ways."
Well said. It also shows a healthy personal relationship to one's ego (which inspires confidence in leadership, IMO).
Well said! The best leaders listen to all sides, good or bad, before making decisions and setting directions. Business has learned this -- or it failed.
I am not one to operate on blind faith whether it is individuals or parties. I have faith in Carney's ability to take criticism in good faith because of his history as an analyst. All data has to be measured as to its relevence and incorporated or dismissed appropriately. I believe that Carney, and his talented advisors, have considered the pitfalls of the agenda and are not immune to listening. Carney did not get to where he is by being blind to criticism, not when his judgement has such an influence over a country's economic well-being.
Will he succumb to the late second term arrogance as is so common with leaders? We shall see.
Having grown up as a scientist, this is at the heart of scientific method - peer review and challenging each other’s ideas. Iron sharpens iron and I agree this is key to high performance and innovation. For Canada to achieve the bold vision that Carney is articulating will need more of this and more of the creativity that it generates! May it be so!
A great article and an important warning for Carney and, more important, for those around him. In his book, Carney discusses various kinds of leadership, and says that he always likes to surround himself with people who disagree with him, because that's how he learns. I hope he has many such people.
"The honest truth is that the best leaders are the ones who always ensure they are listening to a diverse range of arguments and keeping internal good faith critics engaged in real and meaningful ways."
Well said. It also shows a healthy personal relationship to one's ego (which inspires confidence in leadership, IMO).
Well said! The best leaders listen to all sides, good or bad, before making decisions and setting directions. Business has learned this -- or it failed.
I am not one to operate on blind faith whether it is individuals or parties. I have faith in Carney's ability to take criticism in good faith because of his history as an analyst. All data has to be measured as to its relevence and incorporated or dismissed appropriately. I believe that Carney, and his talented advisors, have considered the pitfalls of the agenda and are not immune to listening. Carney did not get to where he is by being blind to criticism, not when his judgement has such an influence over a country's economic well-being.
Will he succumb to the late second term arrogance as is so common with leaders? We shall see.
Having grown up as a scientist, this is at the heart of scientific method - peer review and challenging each other’s ideas. Iron sharpens iron and I agree this is key to high performance and innovation. For Canada to achieve the bold vision that Carney is articulating will need more of this and more of the creativity that it generates! May it be so!