The first step in modeling learning, of course, is actually being a good learner. That’s the hard part for all of us. Compared with that, the next step is easy but often forgotten: make your endeavor to learn explicit. Encourage people to discuss your blind spots with you. Shift from blame conversations to joint contribution conversations, and start by asking what you might have contributed to the problem. Hold people accountable by showing them how you hold yourself accountable alongside them.
