It’s not “if” we make mistakes; rather, it’s how we handle them. Research from the University of Texas found that on average, we make “at least three mistakes (usually 5 – 7) every hour we are awake.” Wow, doubtless many of those errors involve the individual only, such as forgetting to turn off a light, or walking into a room, and forgetting why.
Regular Newsletter followers will know that I struggled with my second book – now nearly completed – entitled “Can’t We All Just Get Along,” Rodney King, Courageous Communication: a Return to Civility. The reason for my struggle was the result of a succession of surveys, responded to worldwide, with what I initially thought were startling, surprising, even shocking results.
In these post-Covid chaotic times, uncertainty in the workplace is the name of the game. Yet paradoxes abound. For instance, some organizations are separating employees, while others are adding jobs. Or, while as many organizations implement hiring freezes or job elimination programs, salaries are up in others. The job of leading effectively has always been…