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Professionals often suffer from "naive realism," believing their perspective reflects objective reality. Recognizing this bias prevents attributing disagreement to malice or incompetence, fostering a more analytical approach to opposing views.

Impact: Reduces interpersonal friction and enables leaders to extract value from dissenting opinions rather than dismissing them.

— from Mastering Workplace Disagreement: Strategies for Receptive Leadership · HBR IdeaCast· Mar 24, 2026