You don’t need to have all the answers. But you’d better be able to explain your decisions.
If You Can’t Defend It, Don’t Do It
Good teams ask good questions.
And great leaders don’t flinch when they’re asked:
Good teams ask good questions.
And great leaders don’t flinch when they’re asked:
“Why are we doing it this way?”
“Why now?”
“Why not that option instead?”
Defensiveness kills trust.
Clarity builds it.
The Why Question Sharpens Everyone
When we expect “Why?”, we:
- Think deeper before acting.
- Cut weaker ideas earlier.
- Clarify our priorities.
- Build a culture of thoughtful action.
“Because we always have” is a terrible reason.
So is “Because I said so.”
So is “Because I said so.”
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—Klark
