Synergy Team Power

 Fun Is Serious Business “Here we go again; I wonder what it is this time.” thought Maryann. She had just been summoned once more to June’s office. June was her new boss and Divisional President and had a dislike for all things H.R. She would refer to it as the touchy-feely department.  Maryann took a deep breath, straightened up, and confidently walked into June’s office, “You wanted to see me.” “You bet! It’s about your agenda for the quarterly quality meeting. What the hell is this about a game? I don’t agree with it!” “What’s the problem?” “Well,” June said sarcastically, “I don’t know if you have noticed, but business sucks and you want to play a game. What’s that all about?” Maryann detested June’s leadership style and realized instantly that this was going to be another one of June’s you-will-change-it-modify-it-until-I-like-it-confrontational meetings. What a control freak! Unlike all the other times, Maryann thought, “I’m ready to take her on! She won’t bully me this ...

 Decisions that could have saved more lives from the Titanic!  The Sampson was 7 miles away from the Titanic when they heard the distress call but because the crew had been hunting seals illegally and  didn't want to be caught, so they never responded to the Titanic’s SOS.  The captain and crew on this ship represents those who are so self-absorbed and deep in their need to satisfy their greed, that all rational and moral reasoning diluted and clouded their ability to recognize the dire need of the passengers on the Titanic. The decision made by this crew … that saving lives was less important than receiving a fine for illegal fishing is not any different to decisions made in business where self-serving interest will cloud ethical judgement.     The SS Californian   This ship was only 14 miles away from the Titanic, but because the conditions weren't favorable and it was dark, the crew convinced themselves that nothing bad was really happenin...