A flat organization is an opportunity for employees to speak freely, to share their opinion, to make an impact.
A flat organization is not an excuse for managers to make jokes about employees, say whatever comes to their mind, pretend they are not in charge.
It’s a thin distinction, one that is good to remember often.
Have you ever waited for your turn to speak – and I mean truly waiting, not forming-the-next sentence-in-your-mind-while-waiting-for-the-other-to-slip waiting?
Have you ever given others the time to express themselves the way they want before correcting their annoying behaviour?
Have you ever wanted for others, sincerely, something you also wanted for yourself? Have you tried to help them achieve that rather than cutting their chances with petty complaints?
Have you ever just asked a question without immediately anticipating the answer?
If you have, you know it’s magic. And it’s just what the world needs more of.
You have made a decision, now be bold when sharing it.
Don’t look for excuses – as in we would not do it, but ..
Don’t give up the ownership – as in I did not agree, but ..
Don’t delay further – as in let’s try first, then ..
Don’t beat around the bush – as in let me tell you of all the reasons why ..
Don’t be smug about it – as in you’ll see the results this will bring ..
You have a decision, not many do that, go for it. Sure, you can change your mind later, consider new information, eventually go in a different direction. But for the time you are in the decision you have made, be bold and strong.
It’s a good part of making the decision a success.
It’s ok to feel down.
It’s ok to have negative feelings and thoughts.
It’s ok to want to be on your own, to not want to meet people, to not feeling jolly an merry all the time.
It’s ok to want a break. It’s also ok to take a break.
None of those things make you any less normal, any less capable, any less worth.
You are never alone. And reaching out is a great way to be reminded of that.
It’s incredible how little people need.
Attention.
Care.
Support.
It’s equally incredible how difficult it is to give that to them. Unconditionally.
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