Urban Leadership Foundation

Preventing bitternesses
Preventing the sources of bitterness is a good way to go. These are some of the rules that have transformed the way some prevent bitterness in the workplace. Rank yourself first, then enter the discussion below.

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1. If I have a problem with another person, I will go to him privately.

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2. If someone has a problem with me, I want him to come to me privately and will try to be open when he comes.

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3. If someone has a problem with me, and comes to you, send the person to me. (I’ll do the same for you.)

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4. I will seek to work within clear structures, so that decisions are seen as just.

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5. When falsely accused, I will speak truth but will ot seek to defend myself, as tht generally will put someone else down.

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