In most organizations, leadership potential is inextricably tied to mastering confrontation. Take a look at this short video of Tim Andree, CEO of Dentsu America. Then ask yourself if you’ve learned enough about confrontation. Do you resort to the same pattern in the face of it? Is the pattern functional or dysfunctional? Is it affecting the perception people have of you as a leader? Have you attempted to broaden your range of comeback options? Answering these questions could make a significant difference in your career. Leadership, after all, is not one skill but rather a set of them.
