Kanskje det er deg det er noe galt med

In the narrative, a leader expresses frustration that their team does not fully grasp the brilliance of their approach. They feel excluded from the decision-making process and believe the organization is not modern enough. The author acknowledges the genius of the proposal but questions whether the leader truly believes they are as smart as they think they are.

Many professionals may not perform their jobs as well as they claim, and they may rely on others' shortcomings to compensate for their own professional insecurities. As a market department leader, they expect others to be less interested in marketing than they are, but they also need to demonstrate understanding of the broader issues the company faces, even those outside their own field. This builds trust and is their job, not a duty.

Leaders should not feel obliged to make everyone's job easier. They should focus on their own competence and where they lack skills, rather than blaming others for their failures. Just as in traffic, where other drivers' mistakes are often attributed to their ignorance, leaders must assess their own weaknesses and areas for improvement.

They do not need to win every internal debate, as this does not equate to being skilled. Excuses will always be available, and people will readily use them. The proposal was not poorly thought out; the organization lacked psychological security, had siloed departments, or lacked proper grounding. However, psychological security means that people can express their opinions, even if the leader's idea is flawed.

The problems they tackle often span beyond their own field of expertise. Even if they are right technically, they may still make mistakes on behalf of the company as a whole. In this context, their ideas may lack impact and weight. Others may have valid reasons to say no, even after understanding the proposal. This does not make them foolish.

If provided with sound arguments, even those who initially disagree will typically support the leader. The author has also had instances where they presented a proposal, faced resistance, realized they misunderstood the issue, and adjusted accordingly. They acknowledge that occasionally, they are the ones at fault. This does not mean they should let others dictate their actions.

Sometimes, one must stand firm. However, they must be able to convey why their proposal is beneficial, not just complain about others being wrong. Kanskje det er deg som har noe galt med.