Leaders can promote realism in their organizations by knowing their people and business, insisting on realism, setting clear goals and priorities, and following through. They should engage with their staff actively and have candid discussions on operational realities. They should also ensure that realism is the goal of all dialogues in the organization. Setting clear priorities can help people make better trade-offs between priorities daily and avoid organizational politics. Following through ensures that the set goals are achieved.
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