When were faced with information that challenges what we believe, our first instinct is to make the discomfort, irritation, and vulnerability go away by resolving the dissonance. We might do this by rejecting the new information, decreasing its importance, or avoiding it altogether. The greater the magnitude of the dissonance, the greater is the pressure to reduce dissonance. In these challenging moments of dissonance, we need to stay curious and resist choosing comfort over courage. Its brave to invite new information to the table, to sit with it and hear it out. Its also rare these days.

Dare to Lead by Brené Brown