If you are an individual who fears speaking up about your ideas or have done so but are frustrated by your lack of success, I wrote this book for you. You’ll learn from the stories of others who have been a “lone voice” or an “independent thinker” and their attempts at change—both successful and unsuccessful. By learning from their experiences, you’ll gain insight into effective tactics and pitfalls to avoid. In addition, if you are a leader and afraid you are not hearing the best ideas from your team, you’ll learn various tools and tactics to let the best ideas emerge. As we explore this terrain, let’s begin with stories of speaking up as an “independent thinker,” including seeing an emerging trend.
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