Workplace Cultures absolutely have and create echo chambers - are you in one - are you creating one - GET OUT!!!
Getting out of your own echo chamber can be a valuable exercise for expanding your perspectives and understanding different
viewpoints. Here are five ways you can do that:
1. Diversify your information sources: seek out other teams, departments leaders - what are they doing to problem solve, innovate, challenge
2. Engage in respectful discussions: seek out those on the team that think differently from you
3. Explore offline communities: attend associations, chamber meetings, how are other 'getting the work done' team dynamics
4. Read books and long-form articles: find topics that make you really think, go deep, different ideas and thoughts that your normal processing
5. Practice empathy and active listening: remain non judgmental, get more curious, ask questions, seek clarity on different perspectives even if you disagree
Remember, breaking out of an echo chamber takes time and effort. It's a continuous process of seeking out diverse perspectives,
challenging your own biases, and being open to learning and growth. If you don't, if you can't then how are you growing as a leader, as a company? You may get caught on a hamster wheel or become obsolete. Yikes, who wants that???
