Commentary by management consultant Michael Wade on Leadership, Ethics, Management, and Life
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Meat Eaters and Grass Eaters
On the plains of life (and the workplace), the decisions are easy when the two groups are clearly identified. A basic rule is you don't send a grass eater to negotiate with a meat eater.
What is tricky is when a zebra pretends to be a lion and a lion pretends to be a zebra. It is surprising how long some can get away with that ruse. [For an example from history, consider how often Stalin mastered the faux grass eater routine.]
The truth eventually emerges but it may be too late.
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