Scott McInnesFounder and Director, Inspiring Change · 20+ Years Helping Leaders Build Stronger Cultures, More Human Communication and Embed Lasting Change | Founder | Keynote Speaker | Podcast Host

The Biggest Leadership Mistake I See Every Day #leadership #mindset

26 May 2026 · 1 min

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Scott McInnes says the biggest leadership mistake is thinking you have all the answers. Treat every person on your team, regardless of age or seniority, as a potential teacher. Leaders who stay open to diverse insights unlock more innovation and higher engagement.

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My philosophy has always been, whether you are 20 years my senior or 20 years my junior, I have something to learn from you. And, you know, the more that, that leaders are open to what people can teach them, because we all have different experiences, different insights, different, you know, different ways of moving things forward or approaching things, you're going to see a lot more success. You're going to see a lot more innovation. You're going to see a lot more excitement from your employees because Everyone feels like this is partially my business, and that's what you want them to feel.