Leadership and teams · Short · 22 July 2026
A team’s worst enemy isn’t conflict | The Law of Debate
Teams that never argue have usually stopped thinking a long time ago. Leading isn’t avoiding disagreement, but creating an environment where people can disagree respectfully and without fear.
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Your actions for this week
- At your next meeting, explicitly ask for opposing views.
- Thank someone for at least one well-argued disagreement.
- Notice who never speaks and ask them in private.
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