Great Leaders See More: Why Looking at Situations from Multiple Angles Changes Everything

Most people look at problems, challenges, and decisions from one perspective: their own.

Great leaders don’t stop there.

They train themselves to step outside their own viewpoint and see situations from multiple angles.

A project that looks on track from your perspective might be causing stress for your team. A team member who seems disengaged might be struggling with something outside of work. A business decision that seems logical on paper might not work in reality.

The best leaders do not just react to what is in front of them … they take a step back and ask, "What else might be true?"

Why Seeing Different Perspectives Matters

If you only look at situations through one lens, you risk: ? Making decisions that do not take all factors into account ? Missing hidden challenges or opportunities ? Frustrating your team because you do not see their side of things

Leaders who see the full picture make better choices, solve problems more effectively, and build stronger teams.

Three Ways to Train Yourself to See More as a Leader

You do not need to have all the answers: you just need to ask better questions.

Here are three simple shifts that will help you step outside your default perspective and make better leadership decisions.

1. Ask "What Would This Look Like From Another Person’s View?"

Before making a decision, pause and ask:

? What does this look like from my team’s perspective? ? How would our customers or clients experience this? ? If I was brand new here, what would I see that I am missing?

This simple habit forces you to shift your lens and uncover insights you might not have seen otherwise.

2. Get More Input Before You Decide

Your team, peers, and stakeholders see things you do not.

If you make every decision in isolation, you are working with limited information.

Try this: ? In meetings, ask "What is a risk or challenge here that I might not be seeing?" ? Before making a big call, run it past someone with a different perspective ? When things go wrong, ask "What could we have noticed earlier?"

Great leaders seek out different viewpoints before they lock in a decision.

3. Look at the Short-Term and the Long-Term Impact

Most people focus on what is right in front of them.

Great leaders zoom out.

Before taking action, ask: ? How will this decision look in six months? ? Are we solving the immediate problem, or just creating a new one later? ? If I had to explain this decision a year from now, would it still make sense?

The more you practice shifting between short-term and long-term thinking, the better your leadership decisions will be.

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Your Turn

Have you ever made a decision, only to realise later you were missing a key perspective?

What has helped you train yourself to see situations from multiple angles?

Drop a comment, I would love to hear your thoughts.