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Calibrating Leadership Confidence: Why Experience Can Mislead Board Directors

Cognisco CEO Amanda Knight has co-authored a new article with Jeremy Kourdi, Founder of Expert Leader, published in the Summer 2026 edition of Director magazine from the Institute of Directors (IoD). “Calibrating Leadership Confidence: Why Experience Can Mislead Board Directors and How Better Judgment Can Be Developed” explores the distinction between confidence and competence, and why past success can sometimes influence how experienced leaders approach new challenges.
by Jon Young

Cognisco CEO Amanda Knight has co-authored a new article with Jeremy Kourdi, Founder of Expert Leader, published in the Summer 2026 edition of Director magazine from the Institute of Directors (IoD). “Calibrating Leadership Confidence: Why Experience Can Mislead Board Directors and How Better Judgment Can Be Developed” explores the distinction between confidence and competence, and why past success can sometimes influence how experienced leaders approach new challenges.

The article themes underpin Leadership Scenarios, Cognisco's joint proposition with Expert Leader, which uses realistic leadership situations to explore how individuals think, make decisions and respond to challenging circumstances.

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