The Title Trap

It happens in every meeting… The highest-paid person speaks first. Everyone nods. Then, just like that, potential alternatives vanish before they're born.

When the highest title speaks first, they don't merely offer an opinion. They set a direction.

Suddenly, everyone's job becomes finding reasons why that direction is right.

Better options die silently while the endorsed idea blooms. This is fine if you're seeking alignment, not innovation.

But what if you're after breakthrough thinking?

Titles should open doors, not close conversations. 

The true power of leadership isn't in having answers—it's in creating spaces where better answers can emerge.