The greatest untapped asset in most organisations isn’t technology, strategy or even talent – it’s the ideas people never share. Ishan highlights Ferrari’s transition to electric vehicles as a subtle leadership challenge: inviting celebrated external designers may broaden perspectives, but it can also unintentionally tell employees that the next breakthrough won’t come from them.
The result is a workforce full of knowledge and experience that never reaches the people making decisions. Innovation slows, engagement declines, and opportunities are missed.
High-performing organisations understand that leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about creating an environment where people feel safe to question, contribute and improve. Every organisation has the potential to unlock far more of its collective intelligence—it simply needs leaders who know how to invite it.
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