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Post by kati3 on Apr 8, 2014 13:40:17 GMT -6
I agree that its not about showing off what you know its being able to admit when you dont know something. Good managers should be able to recognize their weaknesses and they should be ok with listening to the knowledge and experience s of others to further their own knowledge. A good leader can also follow when they need to.
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Post by lmoore on Apr 8, 2014 15:42:59 GMT -6
When CEOs do not know what to do, they should seek out their team and get input from them. By getting their team together, this contributes to their own knowledge. They can also look to experienced board members to learn what to do. It is important for these leaders to admit they do not know what to do instead of always having to be right or only go by their way.
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Post by brettstirling on Apr 9, 2014 13:05:44 GMT -6
I like this idea because listening is undoubtedly more important than speaking. The more a CEO is situationally aware, the better he or she will be equipped to deal with a situation as it arises. It's also important to realize when you don't know the answers. One person won't have all the answers and it's best to seek out information with others in your organization or externally from others in your industry. I think a collaborative effort usually the most thorough and most often well executed projects.
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Post by jjohnson on Apr 11, 2014 9:23:39 GMT -6
Many managers may see it as shameful or embarrassing not to know the answer, but what would be worse is if you lead your team in the wrong direction willingly. If you don’t know, ask. We, as humans, will have times where we truly don’t know, and normally this is okay. This is why managers have bosses and other close members of the company near them; they are there to act as advisors and steer you in the right direction when you don’t know which way that might be.
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Post by codylejeune on Apr 11, 2014 23:12:38 GMT -6
When you do not know what to do, find someone who does! Not everryone knows everything, so it is okay to ask for help. Being a good CEO not only means, you know what to do, but also knowing when you do not know what to do.
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Post by nataliedodds on Apr 14, 2014 14:53:09 GMT -6
No individual is going to know the answer and solution to every obstacle that he/she is faced with on a daily basis, and that's okay. Many people have a problem admitting that they don't know the answer because of their pride. Chances are, someone around may be able to help you if you just ask. That's the beauty of working with people. Differences in personalities complement each other.
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Post by Jessica Aucoin on Apr 14, 2014 23:19:02 GMT -6
I agree with what he says in the video. For example, in some of the group projects I’ve been in this past semester, I’ll be assigned a part that I sometimes don’t understand what to do. I feel like going to my professor and asking the other members in my group what they thought of my share really helped me contribute a part that is better than if I would’ve just guessed at it. It’s definitely important to get feedback from your colleagues to help make your work exceptional.
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Post by jessicaratelle on Apr 15, 2014 13:55:27 GMT -6
I think it is very important as a business person to recognize when you dont know an answer. Even a person as high up as a CEO doesnt know the asnwer sometimes. It is important to use the resources around you to find the answer and if they don't have it, do what is necessary to find the answer. The worst thing someone can do when they don't know what to do is fake the truth. That will land you in big trouble. I enjoyed this video!
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Post by csimo123 on Apr 15, 2014 21:33:12 GMT -6
Like this guys answers use the people around you to help you. As people always tell me you what you have around you. Some resources are right in front of you and you are missing out.
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Post by chelsearickett on Apr 15, 2014 23:45:37 GMT -6
All 100 videos should have just been 30 second MBAs. But I agree with this guy, in that it's important for the CEO to realize what he doesn't know so he can let others help him find it out. If he had all the answers he wouldn't need a team. It's great when people realize they need help. It's not a weakness. To me it's a strength.
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Post by jessweaver on Apr 22, 2014 15:00:02 GMT -6
Managers often forget that they do not have to have all of the answers all the time. Actually, it is impossible for them to have all of the answers all the time. When managers do not know what to do they should ask for help. They are surrounded by a bunch of people and individually they may not have all the answers, but if they put all of their heads together they can come up with something that may be able to be used to solve the problem at hand. Managers should not feel ashamed to ask for help. I promise the employees would much rather for the manager to ask for help than for he or she to make a wrong decision.
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Post by sdoescher on Apr 24, 2014 9:32:55 GMT -6
Taking input from others is wise but in the end you must make the choice. Issues should be discussed in order to make the best choice. Decisions affect different parts of companies differently and it is important to hear from a representative from each part before going forward with a plan.
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Post by jsherman on Apr 25, 2014 11:55:35 GMT -6
Don't call out the answers and the shots, it's to know what to do when you don't know the answers. Looking at experienced board members and co workers is a good idea. Many bosses feel as if they know all the answers whereas some of they're coworkers are better experienced in certain areas that they may not be in. Seek advice from the people you feel most wise in that area or just sit back and take a break and really analyze the situation. Great minds think alike yet great minds may not always have the same title, that's when you come in and talk to others.
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Post by dnewson on Apr 26, 2014 15:57:21 GMT -6
Point well taken in this video, when you don't know the answer it is good to have others around you that are able to supply the answers. Therefore be sure to have knowledgeable staff and associates available to provide you with assistance and answers when you don't happen to have the answer.
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Post by robertnicholson on Apr 27, 2014 19:05:02 GMT -6
What do you do when you don't know what to do? Good Question. I know a lot of people who just freak out. I liked his answer though. This is the point of creating a learned environment one where the boss doesn't have to be the brains at all points just manage other peoples. Independent thought is good.
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