Ive experienced the desire to know everything and the unease around mystery.
But over the years, Ive learned that doubt and mystery have a place in business.
The combination of doubt and mystery can facilitate curiosity, open-mindedness and, ultimately, more effective leadership.
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Here are six ways I believe embracing doubt andmystery in businesscan benefit us.
Increases Curiosity
The reality is that no one knows everything.
People who think they do can become shortsighted and uncurious.
Doubt and mystery can power curiosity, which is a powerful force in business.
Consider research by behavioral scientist Francesca Gino.
In turn, that leads them to work together more effectively and smoothly.
Builds Resilience
In business, its important to be comfortable with the uncomfortable.
In turn, we can live in the present moment.
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As psychotherapist Jennifer Gerlachwrote inPsychologyToday, we approach the unknown whether we wish to or not.
Personally, when I embrace uncertainty, I fret less about the what-ifs of the future.
Uncertainty is a part of life.
Makes Us More Aligned With Reality and Inspirational
Doubt and mystery are a fact of life.
Embracing them makes us more aligned with reality.
Thats vulnerability, which,McKinsey explained, is a sign of strength when its handled correctly.
Vulnerability can go a long way in leadership and ultimately create stronger teams.
