You Don’t Get to Choose Your Legacy – Will History Be Kind to You?
By Michelle Malay Carter on April 11, 2008
Of all his contributions to society, Elliott Jaques’ term “mid life crisis” has been the most renowned.
From the perspective of potential to change work life as we know it, it’s pretty far down the list.
Yet, Jaques’ other work, which represents a science-based, systems approach toward accountability, engagement, and effectiveness within organizations, remains largely obscure – like buried treasure waiting to be discovered.
I Hope This Isn’t It for Me
In a similar vein, of all the posts I have written, one that I wrote as a entertaining piece of filler, I Didn’t Say You Stole My Money, has been viewed, reproduced, and linked to more than any other post.
Here I am trying to change the world, and a seven-word, trick sentence steals the show!
I suppose it could be worse. These days, with video cameras at the end of everyone’s fingertips, our most embarrassing or terrifying moment may end up being our legacy ala YouTube.
Caught On Tape
Just ask this Miss Teen USA contestant. She digs a rather embarrassing hole for herself and just keeps digging. It’s only 51 seconds, but people may still be talking about this one in 51 years.
Filed Under Accountability, Employee Engagement, Personal Observation, Requisite Organization
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