"When a man points a finger at someone else, he should remember that four of his fingers are pointing at himself." -- Louis Nixer, noted American trial lawyer.
How to Be a Fixer, Not a Finger-Pointer |
Few of us truly appreciate criticism, because no matter how valid or constructive, it can be embarrassing or annoying (especially when someone fails to offer a solution to the perceived problem). Poking holes in something is much easier than repairing them-yet most critics don't let that stop them. Hence the saying, "Those who can, do; those who can't, teach; those who can't teach, criticize."
If an error is definitely your fault, you should correct it. But it's too easy to point fingers when something simply seems awry, or when a problem's cause remains uncertain. Where's the sense in that? Rather than playing the blame game, step forward with a solution. Implement these tips consistently, and you'll become known as a fixer rather than a finger-pointer.
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1. Take the Initiative.
Often, workers duck responsibility not from complacency, but because management discourages or punishes initiative. But there may come a time when you have no choice but to go above and beyond the call of duty, for everyone's sake. Peter Drucker once pointed out that people who don't take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year; whereas people who do take risks make...about two big mistakes a year. Before you take that risk, however, make sure you're already doing your assigned job well. It won't look good if you excel in your new shiny initiative if your regular job responsibilities fall to ruin.
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