You're Either With Me Or Against Me!

"So over violent, or over civil that every man with him was God or Devil."

John Dryden

17th century British poet/dramatist

We've all known people who manage this way.

No middle ground.

But such intolerance for divergent views is, to me, far worse than the alternative positions they oppose.

There Can Be Many Roads To Success

"Intolerance betrays want of faith in one's cause."

Mahatma Gandhi

If what you want to accomplish is truly the right thing, why not listen to suggestions to the contrary?

Being a manager does not mean one is always right; there are often many more ways than one to accomplish goals.

Management Arrogance Versus Ignorance

"It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in an argument."

William G. McAdoo
Early 20th Century American Statesman

Mr. McAdoo should know. He was both a lawyer and a US Senator, and was no doubt involved in many arguments.

As are most all of us in business.

So how can you be certain when you are dealing with ignorance versus someone who is right to your wrong?

Innovation: The Silver Lining in Failure

"Create some tolerance for failure."

Tom Koulopoulos
Founder/CEO Delphi Group

There is opportunity in failure but your culture has to be open to it.

Are you?