7 Stages of Self-Righteousness: Symptoms and Treatments

Self-Righteousness in the media and in my social media feed seems to have become almost as prevalent as Covid-19, driving people even farther apart than the six feet needed for safe social distancing.  So, while the scientists are searching for a medical cure to stop the pandemic, I thought I’d take a stab at addressing the symptoms of this other sickness. 

My first breakthrough:  like the stages of grief, self-righteousness seems to follow a familiar pattern. Here’s what I think the stages of self-righteousness are, and what we can do as leaders whenever we encounter someone exhibiting these symptoms.

Notes and Resources:

Prefer to read?  Here’s the full post:  7 Stages of Self-Righteousness: Symptoms and TreatmentsThe Ransperger Pivot is a useful way to discuss a topic with someone that begins by looking for points of agreement before attempting to change minds.For more on Benjamin Franklin’s attempts to become more humble, check out How to be Humble

Quotable: 

“Cherish those who seek the truth but beware of those who find it.”  - Voltaire

“The weaker the argument, the quicker the shift to name-calling.”  - Ken Downer

“If we all stopped talking with people we have argued with, it would be a lonely planet indeed.  - Ken Downer

Related posts: 

Leadership Tantrums – 15 Reasons to Keep Your Cool – on the harmful by-products of heated tempers and how to stay cool

The Best Revenge: What to Do When Someone Does Us Wrong

Rapid Deliberation: 7 Ways to Hit the Target While Under Stress

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