Whine and cheese
In Larry Johnson's session on "Absolute Honesty," we're wrestling with issues surrounding honesty--why it's important in an organization and how to express the truth effectively and with tact. One thing Larry is emphasizing is the importance of being proactive--tackling problems rather than just avoiding them.
Larry just told us, "If all you do is tell me why [an idea] won't work, that's not proactivity, that's whining." Then he asked, "What should you bring me with that whine?"
From the back of the room, someone shouted: "Cheese!"
Humor aside, Larry suggests that we have three choices when faced with something unpleasant: Proactivity, acceptance of the situation, or leaving. But grumbling or complaining isn't a healthy alternative.
Is there anything you're grumbling about in your work that you should be trying to change?
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