The Contrarian

When they want to be spontaneous, I tell them to plan. When they seek rigidity, I advise flexibility. When they focus on results, I nudge them toward efforts. When they stress their good intentions, my eyes glaze over, and when they gush about diversity, I talk about Toyota. Their experts are less than expert - I am among that group - and the more policies are blended with humility, the better. You don't want dissent for dissent's sake but be wary of smug circles that produce rapid agreement. When the choice is between the learned and the wise, go for the wise.