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Lesson 35: No trade-off for toxic co-workers

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Recently my favourite author Seth Godin shared some remarkable ideas on dysfunctional organizations and the trade off given to those who deliver but have zero people skills. Here is the excerpt " Here's how you end up with a bully in a position of authority at an organization: Someone points out that the bully is a real problem. And the boss says, "I know he's a bully, but he's really productive and we can't afford to replace him." And here's how you end up with a naysayer, or a toxic co-worker: Someone points out that people are afraid to work with this person. And the boss says, "I know, but we really need her expertise." And, person by person, trait by trait, we build a broken organization because we believe that function trumps cooperation, inspiration and care. Until it doesn't, and then, all we've got left is a mess. The negative people who do nothing functional are an easy decision. It's the little...

Lesson 34: We need more Creativitiy

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Creativity is one thing that is currently lacking in many organizations and people. Look at Apple they were once the master of creativity and it seems they've reached their limit. Creativity is the key in the current changing economic and business environment, and that's why we need more people who can  bring new ways to perform duties and execute  strategies. We need more people who can figure things out, people who can see what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought. According to research, creativity can be learned and developed, that's why I suggest a new habit which can help you flex the idea muscle and build on the ideas you need to figure your way. The 10 idea rule (Idea Machine) This a new concept I want to share with you, I have found it very interesting and a way to exercise your mind, as we all know reading and thinking creatively is exercise to the brain just as exercise is important to the body Every morning...