Orrin WoodwardWhat kills leadership growth isn't ignorance, but rather the illusion of knowledge.
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When you think you know everything about leadership, there is a tendency to stop learning. The illusion of knowledge blocks you from learning. People who are proficient in some area of leadership will often think they know everything, and they stop learning as a result.
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