We've seen this past week the impact of what happens when expectations are not met for something to happen quickly. In the rush of last-minute buying and shipping of Christmas presents, untold numbers of packages went undelivered by the "guaranteed" delivery dates. As a result, people either had to do without presents on the intended …
Tag: Self-centeredness
How Other-Centered Are You?
It is the most natural thing in the world to be self-centered - from the time we enter the world completely dependent on others (yet focused only on our needs), to the time we draw our final breath (most likely still clinging to what we want). It's natural. But not everything natural is good. As …
Pronouns, Individualism, and the Human Heart
I read with interest this week a brief note from the Harvard Business Review blog regarding a recent study of pronouns used in books published in America between 1960 and 2008. According to the study: Use of singular pronouns like "I" and "me" increased 42% over the time period. Use of plural pronouns like "we" and …
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The Worst Bosses I’ve Ever Had
In yesterday's post, I shared the characteristics and practices of The Best Bosses I've Ever Had. Today I will reluctantly spend time reflecting on the worst ones of the bunch and what made them so. Of course, I won't name names or give enough background to identify with certainty who I'm talking about. After 40 …
