If you don’t want that sort of behaviour to be part of your culture – ultimately – you need to make a decision to do something about it. It’s unlikely the asshole is going to come to that conclusion of their own volition and just suddenly change.
Often when we think of changing something significant, we think in terms of big bold goals (remember that saying – big, hairy, audacious goal?).. However
It’s why when you’re overwhelmed, you lose your car keys constantly, or forget the most obvious of things.
This is about where an organisation gets itself in a mess, and rather than face up to the systematic issues that have caused the mess, instead points the stick at one person.
And although we may not have given the feedback, we often act as though we have. We expect the person to get better. To do things differently and then get annoyed when they don’t.
If there is ANY chance of an email being misinterpreted. If the content is sensitive. Or if the receiver is time poor and likely to skim read .. Ask yourself – what’s the purpose of putting this in writing? Is it to avoid the conversation? Perhaps to protect myself in case something comes back to bite me?
So, if you’re thinking about coaching for you or your team, it pays to have a few coffees first. There are so many different styles, personalities and approaches available. Without doubt, there will be a best fit.
We know that contagion of emotions is real. So if you’re coming into work and trying to lead your team whilst your life is falling down around you, it’s very likely that sense of panic and disarray will transfer to your team too. So, this stuff matters – both for you and for the impact it has on those around you.
Ultimately – it depends on what you are trying to achieve with the discipline system. If it’s about getting rid of an employee, it’s a long and painful way to achieve that. If it’s about effecting change – it rarely works, at least in the long term.
The first thing to say is that mankind has been behaving badly since time began. It’s now just more obvious because we’re exposed to other people’s stories through social and other sources of media. You know when you buy a yellow car, how suddenly all you’re seeing are yellow cars? We see what we focus on, so if you start looking for idiots, that’s what you’ll find.
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