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The Need to Weed: Making Room for New Growth to Flourish
I can't tell you how many times my husband and I have stood in front of our garden, arguing over whether a thriving plant is a weed, or something we actually planted. Weeds often look like plantings to the untrained eye. The same is true in organizations. You've got employees passing as workers, although they are adding little in terms of value to the organization. I've identified four species of employees that need to be eradicated from your organization.
- The minimalist. This breed of employee is one of the more common species found in organizations. These employees do what's required of them and nothing more. Leaders look at these workers and think, “I've had worse employees. At least ...
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