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Bad Decision vs. Bad Outcome

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Because I got the outcome I wanted, this was a good decision… (and I should repeat the decision every day for the rest of my life). Therefore, playing the lottery is a good decision… (and I should repeat that decision with my life savings). Regardless of the outcome, I strive to treat others with respect and fairness.

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Life Isn't Always Fair

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One of the things I tell my kids (that they hate) is that life isn’t always fair. Sure, life should be fair. That’s not fair. That’s not fair. That’s not fair. Is this fair? Is this fair? In other words, your gravitas “level” isn’t set for life. deal with it. But, it often is not.

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Understanding Yourself to Lead Others Better

Organizational Talent Consulting

Additional studies have linked greater self-awareness with improved leadership relationships,⁠ self-control, better decision-making, and life satisfaction.⁠ link] 3 Keys to feedback The difference between useful and useless feedback is its reliability, validity, and fairness. The importance of self-awareness is not new.

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Ten Factors to Consider Before Jumping into Independent Consulting

Successful Independent Consulting

People who leave regular corporate jobs often have a harder time transitioning to life as an independent consultant than those who have prior consulting experience. Consequently, I’m frequently asked to help people think through the decision of whether or not “go independent”. Corresponding worksheet here. ) Do you have a safety net?

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Ten Principles for an Employee Bill of Rights

Rick Conlow

All companies did not generously offer up equal opportunity, a harassment-free workplace or fairness to people with disabilities. The right to work for a fair, equal, and living wage that keeps pace with executive pay increases. However, organizations always find the loopholes. The truth is a boss can fire someone at will.

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The Paradigm of Prestige

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I spent the majority of my life within such a paradigm… did well in that paradigm… and never really realized it was a paradigm. When everyone you’ve encountered in your life to date shares a particular worldview, it’s easy to presume that it is the truth… as opposed to a truth perceived by the people who embrace the paradigm.

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Sometimes Doing the Right Thing Involves Risk

Harmonious Workplaces

I understand that the VP had a tremendous amount of stress and pressure on him because of the performance of the company and the laissez-faire attitudes of the principals. It promoted fairness by ending coercive behavior and balancing power. Will you need always to risk your career, safety, or life? Not necessarily.

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