The slippery slope of overconfidence

The overconfident leader can negate the leadership qualities you need in your organization and may cross the line to the danger zone. Executive overconfidence has been blamed for company failure and financial distress within organizations. Overconfidence can hinder a leader’s authenticity, end up being the enemy of humility and stain the fabric of a business by putting them at risk. 

Self-confidence plays a role in leadership. When executives understand their strengths and areas for development in a balanced way, they are able to break through obstacles as challenges, lead their inner critic and produce the environment that is right problems to be solved.