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February 21, 2006

TIP #43: Give What's Missing

If everyone is shouting, what's missing is quiet reason.
If everyone is pointing fingers, what's missing is accountability.
If everyone is finding fault, what's missing is praise and recognition.
If everyone is in agreement, what's missing is another perspective.
If everyone is focused on short-term gains, what's missing is long term thinking.
If everyone is thinking about their own department, what's missing is thinking about the company.
If everyone is cutting corners, what's missing is quality results.
If everyone is focused on what to do, what's missing is how to do it.
If everyone is afraid to speak up, what's missing is the courage to find your voice.
If everyone is being like everyone, what's missing is being yourself.

People who are winning at working, offer what's missing. They bring balance, perspective and insight to their work.

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Posted by Nan Russell at February 21, 2006 09:56 PM