Which God?
The CEO of one of my clients said “I wonder whether my God is the God of the Old Testament or the God of the New Testament.” At the time I didn’t have an answer for him; I might have … Continued
Punitive Policies: Desired Behaviors?
Do punitive policies produce the behaviors you desire? The purpose of this blog is to explore the natural tendency we all possess by virtue of our humanity, the desire to punish. It’s natural to want to punish someone who we … Continued
In lieu of punishment
I learned a valuable lesson during my years as a leader in corporate America…punishment doesn’t work well. Reaction The reaction to punishment can take several forms: Defensiveness Resentment (the punishment doesn’t fit the crime) A desire to balance the scales … Continued