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Do No Harm

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This code includes its most famous phrase, which is loosely translated as “First do no harm.”. In essence, before you do your best to heal others, start by striving to never making things worse. do no harm. do no harm. do no harm. do no harm. In other words.

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Intent vs. Impact

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When we actually do cause other people harm, our actions have the impact of causing others harm. The lack of intent (to do harm) doesn’t erase the negative impact some of our choices have on others. You make it easier because they don’t have to spend much energy monitoring your behavior to see if it harms them.

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Seth's Blog: First, do no harm--three rules for public interfaces

Seth Godin Blog

Whatcha Gonna Do With That Duck? First, do no harm--three rules for public interfaces. In the quest to make it work better, look better or become more powerful, sometimes we do precisely the wrong thing, because we forget about the 'public' part of public design. We have other things to do. ONLINE: amazon.

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The Power of Discernment

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Going through life’s adversities with friends who put you down… harms your life. Deciding to continue working with a boss who doesn’t respect you… harms your life. Choosing a romantic partner that doesn’t offer any emotional support… harms your life. The inverse is true too.

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Lack of Perspective: When Determination Leads to Disaster

Tom Spencer

This article suggests that giving these words such stature and priority in the world of work is a mistake, since persistence alone may do more harm than good. To do otherwise is to sail the sea with no compass for direction and no named port of destination. Consider Kodak, a company famous for its photographic film products.

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How to Motivate

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You’re hired to do “work.” As you progress in your career, your role shifts toward leading and managing others who do the work. It’s hard to make people do anything they don’t already want to do. The trick is to not get in the way… and yet, quite a few first-time engagement managers would do exactly that.

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Sometimes Doing the Right Thing Involves Risk

Harmonious Workplaces

Do I regret standing up to that bully? I would do it again. Do I recommend risking your job or your safety? After he calmed down, he extended his hand and we shook. However, in the end, while we maintained clasped hands, he patted his pocket where he concealed his pistol and said his “piece” keeps him calm.

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