This past week has simply been astounding and confounding from a historical perspective. The events in Charlottesville, VA and the events and fallout are being etched in history books for future generations to read. No matter your political persuasion, it’s clear that there is great unrest, fear, and uncertainty with many demographics of people in our country.
The business climate never strays far from what happens in society. You don’t have to have a keen memory to recall a few months ago when the Uber CEO lost his job after creating an abhorrent culture and woeful morale with employees. Even small and medium sized business can become victim to misunderstandings, lack of empathy, and lack of caring. This all leads to poor morale and the consequences are significant: poor performance, high turnover, floundering sales, and loss of reputation.
If you own a business (or have a leadership position), then you’re responsible for making that place of business a welcoming environment with a culture of advancing employee skills, professional growth, and fun. Yes, that’s right fun. When people enjoy being somewhere and have fun, the results are off the charts.
If you are an employee, don’t think you’re off the hook. One of the most insidious maladies is a victim mentality. This is manifest when one thinks problems are someone else’s fault or responsibility; they take no ownership and instead pass the blame; and they bring in outside personal problems and make it everyone else’s problem.
Nobody needs any more victims. We all have greater control than we think. Respect and encourage people in your employ. Care about them as people, not just as human assets. Employees respect the sacrifice and courage it takes to start and run a business. Be a positive influence, rather than a divisive one. Ultimately, we all must simply care about each other as humans and respect that we share this earth together. That will lead to better politics, a better society, and better business for everyone.
Quote of the Week:
”Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness fall upon you.”
~ John Ruskin, English writer
(with the eclipse happening today, I just couldn’t help myself with this quote…)
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