Three Simple Truths
There are three simple truths that managers should never forget:
1) You can never expect your people to have a greater vision for the company than the one that your actions demonstrate you have.
2) If your people believe the company is trying to take advantage of them, many will try to take advantage of the company. Some will succeed.
3) You can never expect your people to be more ethical than you are. Even if you've never done anything against them, if they see you cutting corners with customers, why shouldn't they cut corners with you?
Adapted from Filling the Glass: The Skeptic's Guide to Positive Thinking in Business by Barry Maher (Dearborn 2001).
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1There are three simple truths that managers should never forget:
1) You can never expect your people to have a greater vision for the company than the one that your actions demonstrate you have.
2) If your people believe the company is trying to take advantage of them, many will try to take advantage of the company. Some will succeed.
3) You can never expect your people to be more ethical than you are. Even if you've never done anything against them, if they see you cutting corners with customers, why shouldn't they cut corners with you?
Adapted from Filling the Glass: The Skeptic's Guide to Positive Thinking in Business by Barry Maher (Dearborn 2001).
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I have seen this happening with myself, i.e., I have been on both sides. Fortunately, I have worked with some wonderful leaders. Water flows from top to down. This also has a lot to do with the organizational culture.
Very well said, Jacob. Thanks for the post.
Regards,
Sanjay
Team VServe India
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Very well said, Jacob. Thanks for the post.
Regards,
Sanjay
Team VServe India
From India, Mumbai
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