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What happens when a leader openly says, “Tell me where I am wrong”?

In this episode, educator and leadership speaker George Couros explores why inviting people to challenge your thinking can create stronger organizations, better ideas, and deeper trust. Instead of viewing disagreement as a threat, the best leaders see it as an opportunity to grow.

Drawing from ideas in Forward, Together, George explains how asking others to question your thinking changes the tone of conversations, encourages honest dialogue, and models intellectual humility. When leaders show they are willing to listen and adjust their thinking, they give permission for others to do the same.

But openness does not mean you must change your mind every time someone disagrees.

Real leadership is about listening carefully, understanding perspectives, and deciding when to evolve your thinking and when to stay grounded in your beliefs.

In a time when debates often turn into personal attacks, this conversation highlights a better path forward: respectful disagreement, thoughtful dialogue, and a shared commitment to finding the best ideas together.

If you are a school leader, educator, or anyone working to build stronger teams and healthier conversations, this episode offers practical insight into how to turn disagreement into growth.

Key ideas in this episode:

• Why strong leaders invite people to challenge their thinking

• How respectful disagreement strengthens teams and organizations

• The difference between debate and meaningful dialogue

• Why listening is often more powerful than winning an argument

• How modeling humility encourages growth in others

Learning to disagree with respect may be one of the most important skills we can model for the next generation.

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📚 Books by George Couros:

Forward, Together:

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The Innovator's Mindset: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0986155497?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

What Makes a Great Principal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334739?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20

Because of a Teacher: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833433X?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

Because of a Teacher 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/194833450X?tag=onamzgeorge0f-20

Innovate Inside the Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948334127?ref=exp_gcouros_dp_vv_d

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