A long time ago I came across this piece of literature written by Dr. Hawkins and it left a big enough impact that years later I still find myself reading it for the purpose it delivers. Reading and reflecting are one of the ways that help me realign and wanted to share with others who may enjoy it to. Take some time to reflect and see what you could improve on.
17 Ways to Kill Almost Any Organization
- Don’t attend any meetings, but if you do arrive late.
- Be sure to leave before the meeting is closed.
- Never have anything to say at the meeting, wait until you get outside.
- When at the meeting vote to do everything, then go home and do nothing.
- The next day find fault with the officers and other members.
- Take no part in the Organization’s affairs.
- Be sure to sit in the back, so you can talk freely to another member.
- Get all the Organization will give you, but don’t give the Organization anything.
- Never ask anyone to join the Organization.
- At every opportunity, threaten to resign and try to get others to.
- Talk cooperation, but don’t cooperate.
- If asked to help, say you haven’t got time.
- Never read anything pertaining to the Organization.
- Never accept an office, it is easier to criticize than to do things.
- If appointed to a committee, never give any time or service to it.
- If you receive the bill for dues ignore it.
- Don’t do any more than you have to, and when the others willingly and unselfishly use their ability to help the good cause along, then howl the Organization is run by a clique.
