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The culture of mediocrity
We live in an era in which criticism has become a minefield. In the workplace, any attempt to correct or express a difference of opinion runs the risk of being interpreted as a personal attack. It is as if the ability to separate the method from the person has dissolved in the fog of “don’t touch me.” The situation gets worse when we realize that, often, the discussion is simply about different paths to achieve the same goal, but any disagreement becomes a reason for resentment and resentment. This is a stark contrast to the open discussion that is essential for progress.
Studies indicate that this phenomenon is not just our imagination. According to a survey by the Harvard Business Review, about 65% of employees avoid giving constructive feedback for fear of emotional reactions or retaliation. This creates a culture of silence and mediocrity, where conflict, which should be a driver of innovation, is avoided as if it were the end of the world. At the same time, the American Psychological Association reported that workplaces where honest feedback is suppressed tend to see a significant drop in productivity and employee satisfaction. This loss is not just a statistic, it’s a wake-up call for change.
What does this mean for us? We are living in the dictatorship of the fragile ego. Discussing methodologies…
