The Cassandra curse June 27, 2007
Posted by grhomeboy in Culture History & Mythology.trackback
Cassandra, a beauty from Greek mythology, was granted the gift of prophecy from Apollo, who loved her. But when she spurned him, he cursed her. Although Cassandra could foresee future events, nobody would believe her predictions.
The Cassandra curse may in fact be a myth, but it shows that there are quite a few “Cassandras” out there who can prevent disasters if their warnings are heard and understood.
Benefiting from their warnings requires action from both leaders and the Cassandras themselves. Leaders need to make it safe to speak up and place priority on listening. They also need to make the choice to speak up and acquire the skills they need to do so effectively and respectfully.
grhomeboy
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