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Function (and the dysfunctional organization)

Here’s how you end up with a bully in a position of authority at an organization:

Someone points out that the bully is a real problem. And the boss says, "I know he’s a bully, but he’s really productive and we can’t afford to replace him."

And here’s how you end up with a naysayer, or a toxic co-worker:

Someone points out that people are afraid to work with this person. And the boss says, "I know, but we really need her expertise."

And, person by person, trait by trait, we build a broken organization because we believe that function trumps cooperation, inspiration and care.

Until it doesn’t, and then, all we’ve got left is a mess.

The negative people who do nothing functional are an easy decision. It’s the little compromises around people who seem to add value that corrupt what we seek to create.

Build a team of people who work together, who care and who learn and you’ll end up with the organization you deserve. Build the opposite and you also get what you deserve.

Function is never an excuse for a dysfunctional organization, because we get the organization we compromise for.

via Seth’s Blog

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Shared: Lost in Light

Lost in Light by Sriram Murali:


Lost in Light, a short film on how light pollution affects the view of the night skies. Shot mostly in California, the movie shows how the view gets progressively better as you move away from the lights. Finding locations to shoot at every level of light pollution was a challenge and getting to the darkest skies with no light pollution was a journey in itself. Here’s why I think we should care more.

The night skies remind us of our place in the Universe. Imagine if we lived under skies full of stars. That reminder we are a tiny part of this cosmos, the awe and a special connection with this remarkable world would make us much better beings – more thoughtful, inquisitive, empathetic, kind and caring. Imagine kids growing up passionate about astronomy looking for answers and how advanced humankind would be, how connected and caring we’d feel with one another, how noble and adventurous we’d be. How compassionate with fellow species on Earth and how one with Nature we’d feel. Imagine a world where happiness of the soul is more beautiful. Ah, I feel so close to inner peace. I can only wonder how my and millions of other lives would have changed.

But in reality, most of us live under heavily light polluted skies and some have never even seen the Milky Way. We take the skies for granted and are rather lost in our busy lives without much care for the view of the stars.

How does light pollution affect the night skies and quite possibly our lives?

For inquiries – sriramnitt.pm@gmail.com
Website – www.srirammurali.com
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Music – A Thousand Years by David A. Molina(musicbed.com)

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Liked on YouTube: The World’s Biggest Asshole

http://youtu.be/TeVLxcekEsw

After all the arguments, lack of tips and constantly sending back food I finally learned the name of my worst customer, Coleman Sweeney. And I’ll never forget it.

Video credits

Staring: Thomas Jane
Narrated by: Will Arnett
With Lyndsy Fonseca as Sarah

120,000 people are waiting for an organ. Each day, 22 people die waiting for an organ. If Coleman Sweeney can be a hero, what’s your excuse?

Signup to be an organ donor today at https://registerme.org/

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Liked on YouTube: Living In The Moment According To Terence McKenna

I recently had my first experience with mushrooms. It definitely ranks as one of the most profound and eye opening moments of my life. Terence’s voice was very comforting for me to listen to before and after.

Audio was taken from the channel We Plants Are Happy Plants
Check out the full documentary here:https://www.youtube.com/user/wplnts

Keep in touch Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/zekethefreeak

The Software I Am Using is Sparkol
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Liked on YouTube: Core Strength Ritual – Yoga With Adriene

Yoga With Adriene – Core Strength Ritual! This 20 min core strength video is a great ritual for you to supplement your yoga practice or other workouts. Tone the belly, heal back pain and find stability in the body. Connect with the breath, repeat this ritual regularly and enjoy the results. Great for that booty and your arms and shoulders too.

PS: You’re beautiful.

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Song: House Of Winston
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Liked on YouTube: Bodyweight Inverted Rows at Home – back exercise without equipment – Your Trainer Paige

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Complete inverted rows at home with a bedsheet! http://yourtrainerpaige.com http://twitter.com/trainerpaige
Secure a sheet in a door frame and knot on the other side (or use a TRX, or another suspension system.) Grab the ends of the implement and extend back into an angle. Retract the scapula to bring the chest to the hands. Squeeze the upper back, and return to extension

via Bodyweight Inverted Rows at Home – back exercise without equipment – Your Trainer Paige