In my career whenever I failed to call a situation or person what I really felt, it has been a mistake.
Typically I’m trying to keep the peace or be a gentleman or not rick someone’s boat, which all seems like the right thing to do. But in business when a bad operator comes along or is in your organization, you have to call it and them for what they are. Then you and everyone else can stop pretending what exists doesn’t, and deal with it.
See it right first – then declare it.
I agree with this concept wholeheartedly. However, there is value in being measured in your assessment and declaration that there is a negative or toxic influence in your organization. And, most importantly, doing so with no effort or action to correct can actually cause more harm than the good it may (or may not) do. Having enough experience and being in a position to identify these influences is powerful… knowing how to cause the desired change and solicit the engagement of others to facilitate that change is impactful leadership.
Teach others to make similar observations AND evaluate reasonable responses. Don’t be a reactor. Don’t only look for the bad influences.
Trust your gut.
Bing bold to help another person become excellent requires time. And the most valuable substance on earth is time. Ask anyone that has a terminal Illness. What they want more of. Time or Money? So be bold, not to be disruptive. But to help others realizes their full potential.