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How can I deal with a team member who is always complaining?

“Martin Seligman’s research (1967, 1975) demonstrated that individuals exposed to uncontrollable outcomes eventually cease trying. In workplaces, this sounds like constant negativity: “Nothing will ever change.”Example: After years of ignored feedback, an employee criticises every new policy. The complaint is… Read More »How can I deal with a team member who is always complaining?

Toxicity Sources

I tend to agree. “My observation—and experience—is that most corporate employees, investors, and customers are doing just fine. They may have challenges and problems which arise in business, but no one is cheating them, or lying to them, or mercilessly… Read More »Toxicity Sources

Managers vs. Leaders

“Managers love yes-men and yes-women—people who nod along and follow orders without question. Leaders actively seek out the people who will challenge them. As Simon explains: “Managers love a good yes-man. Leaders? They want the person who says, ‘I think… Read More »Managers vs. Leaders

Decent vs. Obedient

In Slovak, the word decent (slušný) is very close to the obedient (poslušný). And a lot of people tell their kids to be obedient at school. But what they actually want them to do, is to be decent. When you… Read More »Decent vs. Obedient