I remember early in my career working with a really sharp engineer who was pretty inspiring to work with…until he was not.
When decisions they made went wrong they were always looking to blame someone or something else.
Do you have anyone in your organization who:
🔅 Is incapable of being accountable for their actions or decisions.
🔅 Does not take constructive criticism well and becomes defensive.
🔅 Is incapable of listening to other approaches to problem solving other than their own.
Leaders often get stuck keeping problem people around.
When they do this, they become the problem.
I did this in my early years running my business. I’d rationalize it in some way:
🔹 They’re a top producer
🔹 Customers love them - what will happen if they’re gone?
🔹 Who can I get to replace them?
The problem is having toxic people like this in your organization can be an infection in your teams that erodes trust, stifles innovation, and can bring out the worst in people.
The teams suffer
Your organization suffers
Make sure you’re taking the time to screen for humility, accountability and self awareness in your hiring process.
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