Ducks in a Row: Culture and Moods
by Miki Saxon
Good mood; weird mood; bad mood; silly mood.
We all have moods and those moods affect everything we do.
Moods are affected by all kinds of stuff, such as the weather.
Good weather = good mood; bad weather = bad mood.
In turn, our actions reflect our mood, rather than reflecting the real world; take online restaurant reviews
“The best reviews are written on sunny days between 70 and 100 degrees,” researcher Saeideh Bakhshi concluded. “A nice day can lead to a nice review. A rainy day can mean a miserable one.”
Likewise, the culture created by each boss actively effects moods, thus having a profound effect on workers creativity, productivity and a slew of other attitudes.
Bad cultures create negative moods.
Negative moods can lead to a procrastination doom loop, in which an individual perpetually delays important tasks while waiting for an angel of inspiration to visit.
When you’re the boss, no matter what you say or how you squirm, the culture that exists in your own organization is a direct result of you.
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