I've been the 'senior person' on our nonprofit board for years but I realize I've been gatekeeping decisions based on my experience in ways that shut down newer members. We're supposed to be collaborative but I keep defaulting to 'I know how this works' and I can see people checking out of conversations.
More people experience this than they realize.
Someone's professional identity as an experienced leader is undermining the very collaborative culture they believe they're stewarding.
“Where Are You with Professional identity and its limits?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.