Bad Apples Produce Negative Outcomes
Dan Rockwell wrote a post yesterday on his Leadership Freak blog titled One Bad Apple Does Spoil the Whole Barrel. Consider the effect of one bad apple when it comes to teams and teamwork. One bad apple can spoil the performance contrary to some popular sayings. We are influenced by more than we think, especially when it comes to attitudes. Dan's most powerful quote in the post: Negatives don’t produce positive outcomes; they frustrate and constrain.