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Adam Smith | January 18, 2012 | 9 Comments

I Don’t Know

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You don’t know everything. I promise.

Once you realize this, you can begin seeking what answers you need.

It makes you vulnerable and that in itself makes your team trust you more.

A leader that shares what they know and is humble in the areas of where they need to grow, shows others that it’s ok to know where your strengths are and those areas where some work needs to be put in. In the process you will pick up skills that make you better along the way.

Once you know that you don’t have the answer, you can begin to find it.

You can begin looking on where to find the answer and you can also direct others on how to problem solve. This will help you and your team over and over again.

What is something that you have had to say “I don’t know” to? You can leave a comment below.

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I teach people how to have a greater impact through their work and their time. You can read more about me on my about page.

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  1. Anonymous says

    January 18, 2012 at 9:01 am

    Most my life lol

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  2. DerekDRobertson says

    January 18, 2012 at 9:01 am

    Most my life lol

    Reply
  3. Jason Vana says

    January 18, 2012 at 10:19 am

    Getting to the next level.

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  4. Jason Vana says

    January 18, 2012 at 10:19 am

    Getting to the next level.

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    January 18, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Being teachable is so essential for a leader. I don’t know everything and this is why I need to have smart people around me. Great post.

    Reply
  6. Dan Black says

    January 18, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Being teachable is so essential for a leader. I don’t know everything and this is why I need to have smart people around me. Great post.

    Reply
  7. ThatGuyKC says

    February 8, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Haha! I say “I don’t know” all the time.

    I don’t know if people are more afraid of being wrong or being clueless. What’s the big deal?

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  8. KC Procter says

    February 8, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Haha! I say “I don’t know” all the time.

    I don’t know if people are more afraid of being wrong or being clueless. What’s the big deal?

    Reply

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