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Cosmic Arcata asked this question about The Five Dysfunctions of a Team:
I was reading the quotes from the book. This book sounds like it want to build trust by convincing people to become vulnerable. I have seen a lot of bullies use this tactic. In fact in The Sociopath Next Door she says that the one thing he wants is for people to feel sorry for them...then they go right back to manipulating people. So how is this book different from what I have just described?
Jesse I had this same feeling when reading the book. At the end of the day building a well-functioning team isn't the goal of the corporation, making a prof…moreI had this same feeling when reading the book. At the end of the day building a well-functioning team isn't the goal of the corporation, making a profit is. A well-functioning team might help with that, but I'm not sure I buy the author's premise that it is a fundamental requirement. How sure would you be that confessing your weaknesses, fears, and frailties won't be used as justification for dismissal during the next round of belt-tightening? Is it really worth the risk for some nebulous concept of "team unity"? Definitely have to read The Sociopath Next Door. (less)
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