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Why Do Leaders Need to Understand Perception Filters?

Posted on July 19, 2013 by James Scouller

After The Three Levels of Leadership came out in 2011, readers followed up with questions on leadership, leadership psychology and self-mastery – all of them interesting. So interesting, in fact, that I’m releasing my answers here as they supplement the “Three Levels” material and others may find them useful. Here’s the ninth in the series. I’ll post the others over the coming months…

Q9. You say it’s important for leaders to be aware of their perception filters. But why does it matter so much to leaders?

Thought Experiment

“Imagine you are sitting alone in a chair in your home one evening. And imagine you are in a relaxed, content state of mind. Perhaps you are reading or watching TV.

Now imagine your front doorbell rings. And imagine that the moment you hear it ring, you are furious. Now how would you behave? Continue reading →