You both refuse to listen to anybody else. You know better about everything. And when you're both done, many many innocent people are dead.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker warns that arrogance and refusal to listen lead to devastating consequences for others.
- In plain terms
- Refusing to listen and acting alone kills innocent people.
- What can you take from it?
- Arrogance and isolation can have deadly real-world consequences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we balance confidence with openness?
- What happens when leaders ignore feedback?
Another view
Sometimes quick decisions are needed without consultation.
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