‘How To Ditch Toxicity’

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‘Being smart isn’t enough. Being a good person matters more.’

Treat your internal state like a space you’re curating. Is it cluttered or clear?

Know your delta. Let your bottom be a springboard for growth, not a weakness.’

Look for gratitude in your reactions– especially when things don’t go your way.’

Practice kindness as an energy tool, not just a social gesture.’

‘Forgiveness is freedom- from ego, resentment, and regret.’

Visualize your desired outcomes and trace them back to empowering beliefs.’

‘Rest isn’t laziness- it’s preparation. Schedule moments that realign your mindset, body, and spirit.’

Don’t give from emptiness. Refill your cup so your contribution flows from joy, not guilt.’

‘A grateful life isn’t a perfect life- it’s a practiced one.’

See each mistake as a stepping stone, not a stop sign. … Failure often precedes greatness.’

Learn the lesson, then move forward. Reflection brings growth; rumination brings stagnation.’

Life is unpredictable. Stay grounded in your values and adaptable in your actions.’

Source

David Meltzer (2026). Don’t Do Business with Dicks: How to Ditch Toxity and Align Yourself with Positive Influences

‘What It Takes To Create An Authentic Organization’

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Hire for difference– in people’s thought processes and life experiences, among other qualities.’

Be more tolerant of differences and how they are expressed.’

Design performance measures that allow for creative surprises and that acknowledge differences in trajectories of development.’

Encourage radically honest conversations about people’s hopes and fears throughout the organization.’

Offer opportunities for adding extra value in people’s personal development as well as professional development.’

‘Cultures are significant suppliers of meaning.’

Communicate what you stand for and what you take pride in- clearly and simply.’

Don’t assume your motives (and your sense of what’s meaningful) are share by others.’

Take in different experiences/get out of your comfort zone to find the meaningful.’

‘Take every opportunity to connect your organization’s efforts and outputs to the wider community.’

When things go wrong , resist the temptation to invent another rule.’

Source

Rob Goffee and Gareth Jones (2015). Why Should Anyone Work Here? What It Takes to Create an Authentic Organization