Why Great Leaders Don’t Take Yes for an Answer: Managing for Conflict and Consensus by Michael A. Roberto challenges the common belief that agreement equals success. Drawing from real-world case studies and organizational research, Roberto demonstrates how excessive harmony can lead to poor decisions, strategic failures, and missed opportunities.
The book argues that the most successful leaders intentionally cultivate constructive conflict—encouraging diverse perspectives, questioning assumptions, and inviting dissent before reaching consensus. Rather than suppressing disagreement, great leaders create environments where debate sharpens thinking and strengthens final decisions.
Through practical frameworks and business examples, readers learn how to:
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Prevent groupthink in leadership teams
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Encourage open dialogue without damaging relationships
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Separate personal conflict from task conflict
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Build alignment after healthy debate
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Strengthen decision-making processes
Insightful and highly practical, Why Great Leaders Don’t Take Yes for an Answer is essential reading for executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and anyone responsible for leading teams in complex environments.
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