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Card #c1384IR // #c1384Synthesis

"But this time, Mathew had told them exactly what they said about me and their look so they could make an informed decision themselves."

— In our words · Source: Matriarch (Tina Knowles)

[Use when]

Your team is being asked to choose sides and you've been filtering what they know.

[Why it matters]

When Sony pushed a famous stylist for the "Independent Women" video, Knowles offered to step aside. The group refused. Because they had the full picture, the choice was theirs, and their loyalty carried weight.

Filed under situations:When the team is looking to you to lead

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