Rebel Ideas: The Power of Cognitive Diversity

Most teams fail because they think alike. Matthew Syed's Rebel Ideas reveals that

cognitive diversity beats individual genius every time. When everyone shares the same background

and perspective, you get dangerous blind spots. The challenge is we naturally hire

people like us, creating echo chambers that miss critical insights. Here's the fix.

First, actively recruit people with different experiences, disciplines, and viewpoints.

A team of varied thinkers will spot problems you'd never see alone. Second,

create psychological safety where dissenting opinions are valued, not silenced. Encourage your team

to challenge assumptions without fear. When you blend diverse perspectives, you unlock breakthrough