Rick TorrisonLimitless Mindset Coach, Best-selling Author and International Speaker

CEO Admitted 'I Don't Know' - What Happened Next Shocked Everyone 😲

Name: CEO Admitted 'I Don't Know' - What Happened Next Shocked Everyone 😲
Uploaded: 2025-11-15T12:01:45+00:00
Duration: 33 s
Channel: Rick Torrison
Description: A brief leadership monologue arguing that strong leaders admit uncertainty, solicit and use feedback, give public credit and accept private…

15 Nov 2025 · 1 min

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A brief leadership monologue arguing that strong leaders admit uncertainty, solicit and use feedback, give public credit and accept private responsibility. The speaker shares an anecdote about a CEO who admitted not knowing during a tough period and, rather than losing respect, inspired the team to rally—illustrating that psychological safety fosters innovation and speaking up.

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The best leaders I know. They don't pretend to know it all. They admit when they don't have the answers. They ask for feedback and they actually use it. They give credit publicly and they take responsibility privately. I worked with a CEO. He did just that. He admitted to his team during a difficult season that he didn't have all the answers. And instead of losing respect, his team rallied. Why? Because psychological safety breeds innovation. People take more risk when they feel safe. They speak up when they feel seen.