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There is good wisdom here, but the overall theme is something I currently struggle with. The overall theme as I see it is listen more than you talk, be careful
by unoti 10y ago
There is good wisdom here, but the overall theme is something I currently struggle with. The overall theme as I see it is listen more than you talk, be careful and mindful, because everyone is out to get you.
While there is wisdom in this, You can also come across as someone who never shares ideas. Collaboration in business is vital, and it's important to foster an environment where collaboration is open and it's OK to fail and figure out how to do better. If you're a person that hangs on the periphery and never goes out on a limb, it's hard to lead that way or foster an environment of healthy teamwork.
- unoti 10y agoI'm actually interested in this topic, and seeking other perspectives on how to look at this. I've been down voted here to the point that many people seem to think I'm adding nothing to the conversation, or trolling. I'm not. If you disagree with what I'm saying here or think I'm on the wrong track, I'd be interested in hearing where you think my comments went awry.
- mhb 10y agoYou appear to be thinking that he is using prison as a metaphor when he is writing about actual prison. I don't know how much idea sharing and healthy teamwork are valued there.
- emerod 10y agoTo the extent that this advice about prison applies to business, it applies in an organization where pathological behavior is glorified as "leadership" and everyone else feels like a wage-slave who is being manipulated. In that environment, it applies perfectly for the low-ranking employee without strong networks.