You know those brainiacs that come to meetings with bright ideas. The next thing you know everyone else is leaving the meeting with more work to do, except the brainiac. Why? Because people allow it to happen. Now that's a very smart person. They are worthless on a team project, but they are really slick about getting out of doing any work.
The next time that brainiac comes up with an idea, invoke your extra work prevention force field with "That's a great idea. Which aspect of it do you want to own?". This statement translates into put up or shut up.
Copyright (c) 2004 - 2007 C. E. Reid, SAVVY INTRAPRENEUR
Own It or Shut Up
About Carl E. Reid
Chief Savvy Intrapreneur, Carl E. Reid mentors ordinary people to develop EXTRAordinary business assets. ☆ Author of 2 books on networking relationship management, Carl is a sought after Speaker with expertise at the intersections of Business, Networking and Technology ☆ USMC Veteran ☆ Fund raising marathon runner for community causes ☆ Carl is saving to buy an Island.
