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The Cost of Being “Right"

The Cost of Being “Right"by: Dr. Kimberly HardenPublished on: 07/10/2026

You can be right about your reasoning and still lose your people. Why acknowledging impact, not explaining intent, is what protects your credibility as a leader.

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The Cost of Being “Right"

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