You know I am not a defense attorney! However I am a resource for helping top
executives reduce their defensiveness that attempts to cover their weaknesses.
These executives are expert at avoiding conversations that
may blow their cover...that is the defensiveness I am referring to.
Defensive Actions I have Observed
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Control of meeting agendas to avoid potential
topics less confident in dealing with.
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Monopolize conversations so one is in greater
control.
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Blame others for causing conflict
Triggers
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Recently hired to be Chairman, becomes a fire
fighter to impress Board
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Having never been Chairman, feels a lack of
confidence
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Changing the culture is risky and makes one feel
vulnerable.
A key problem of being perfect at avoiding attention on
management weaknesses is that others see the truth and become expert at avoiding
constructive feedback.
What weaknesses are you covering up?
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