163: Why Leadership Teams Become Echo Chambers

In this episode, Kul explores why leadership teams can gradually become echo chambers - where ideas are reinforced rather than challenged. He unpacks how success, hierarchy, and the “politeness trap” can suppress dissent and fuel confirmation bias. Drawing on real-world examples like Kodak and Theranos, Kul highlights the risks of unchecked alignment and the importance of psychological safety. Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people. _____________________________ ABOUT THE PODCAST SERIES During these shows, you‘ll hear Kul chatting with fellow leaders from around the world, who are recognised as being at the top of their game.  Together they‘ll explore what emotional intelligence in practice actually looks like, and the benefits it could bring to your teams. It‘s a movement to transform the way we see leadership, and to create powerful cultures where people feel seen, heard, valued and appreciated. Please join the movement and FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE to this Podcast. FOLLOW ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/kulmahay-leadership/