On This Day in Leadership History for October 30, 2016

On this day in leadership history in 1938, Orson Welles’ “The War of the Worlds” aired on CBS radio. The belief that the realistic radio dramatization was a live news event about a Martian invasion caused panic among listeners.

The leadership lesson? Perception is not always reality! Step back and take a more strategic look at the issue at hand to gain a more balanced perspective before making a decision.

War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast – Wikipedia