In the meeting someone on my team knew more than I did about the problem, and instead of feeling glad, I felt the ground shift under me. I believe I have to be the smartest person in any room I lead, so real talent starts to feel like a threat instead of a gift. I catch myself competing with the very people I'm supposed to be lifting up.
More people experience this than they realize.
You think you must be the expert to lead, so talented people feel like a threat.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.