There is always a Patton quote to get you moving. Maybe not always in the right direction, but moving nonetheless!
People who know me will tell you that I am always suspicious of instant consensus. When there is similar thinking without discussion...
...the Political Scientist in me thinks, "Well, the fix is in... somebody set this up before the meeting"
...the Negotiator in me thinks, "Is there any point in using my capital to bring up new ideas?"
...the Management Consultant in me thinks, "Well, this seems efficient, or is it just that everyone has lost interest?"
The point of leadership is to listen, take in all of the viewpoints, then make a decision. You will not make everyone happy, ever. That said, people you listen to will respect the fact that you heard their opinion. If you ignore people, that is where trouble starts...
