Monday, June 30, 2025

I Don’t See the Point of Going Around in Circles Once I Know the Answer!

Anyone else feel this way? I know I have at times.  Let's put it into context:

Maria was the CEO of a rapidly growing tech startup in the genomics space. She was curious, confident, open to new ideas, and comfortable being challenged by her team—all qualities that had helped her build the company from nothing into a 30-person organization with millions of dollars in venture capital funding and a consumer-facing product about to be released. And yet, even as things seemed to be going exceptionally well, key leaders were starting to leave—and the board brought in a clinical psychologist to figure out what was going on.

When Maria received feedback, she said, "“My ability to make decisions is a strength. And they’re good decisions! I don’t see the point of going around in circles once I know the answer!”

Well not everyone is perfect.  Learn more of how Maria's strengths turned into weaknesses.  Every gift has a curse.

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