Ahoy, ye captains

and leaders bold,

Listen closely,

for a story untold.

Of Mind Knots,

the biases we all bear,

Some good, some bad,

but always there.

These knots,

a force within our minds,

Hijack our thoughts,

they twist and wind.

Mind Knots,

a name so true,

They tangle our thinking

through and through.

We all have biases

in our mind,

In leadership,

knots are tough to unwind.

Some seemingly positive,

but beware the cost,

Their negative effects

will double-cross.

These knots that shape

our thoughts with ease,

Trick us to see things,

not as they are,

but as we please.

They push and pull us

in a certain direction,

Convincing us

there's no need for correction!

Sure, some biases have

good uses too,

Like emotional oars,

powering us

to push through.

Other knots, embolden us

and our mission,  

But most lead us forward

with distorted vision.

As captains of our ship

we must steer ,

through

rough seas and calm,

year after year.

Yet, biases,

cannot be ignored,

they shape our thoughts,

and they’re always aboard.

Conformity, Illusion,

Egocentrism too,

Curse of Knowledge and Optimism - so, what’s true?

Intuition and others,

can lead us astray,

And we can’t remove them,

they’re with us to stay.

 

Left unmanaged,

they’ll tie up our mind,

Hitched to flawed thinking,

and feelings that bind.

Beware, these knots

can hold us back,

Preventing good leadership, and veering off track.

So, what’s the solution

to these tangled strands?

To let them lead us,

or to take command.

Agile and opposite

thinking we must master,

To lead with intention,

to avoid disaster.

Paradoxical thinking,

that is the way,

To harness your knots,

for the best headway.

Respect your mind knots

as tools to be wielded,

With an agile approach,

you’ll be well shielded.

So, remember Captains,

as you set sail,

The knots in your mind

will make or break your tale.

Know your Knots,

to harness their might.

With tacks and maneuvers,

your ship, you will right.

Since you can’t beat them, 

join them, I say.

Come on this journey... 

I’ll show you the way.