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Who's Got the Monkey?

Who's Got the Monkey?

Last week I considered the difference between an organizational culture characterized by accountability, versus one characterized by a victim mindset. In an accountable culture, employees are comforta

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Accountability vs. Victims

Accountability vs. Victims

When things aren’t going well there is a tendency for staff to personalize their anxiety and frustration and create “villains” and “victims.” This is an extremely important distinction and it’s not si

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Don’t Be Afraid to Have a Plan B

Don’t Be Afraid to Have a Plan B

I like to remind people of what I call “The Cost of Perfect Information.” Time is wasted and opportunities are lost when people become fixated on having perfect information, rather than appreciating t

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Getting the Dailies

Getting the Dailies

Many unproductive attitudes can infect a company that does not pay close attention to its culture and values, both daily, and for the long term. I’ve always made a point of challenging staff to connec

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