I treat passionate disagreement as an asset to cultivate, not a problem to manage.

I temper passion when needed rather than extinguishing it.

I protect people's will to argue even when their specific argument is wrong.

I recognize passion in quiet, reserved people, not just vocal ones.

I let people challenge my decisions at length without punishing them for it.

I distinguish between someone who is difficult and someone who cares deeply.

The truth tellers in my organization know I value them.

I have promoted or rewarded someone specifically because they pushed back on me.

I would rather have a challenging conversation than a compliant silence.

I understand that if I kill someone's passion, I may never reignite it.