They’ll Pollyanna

Sometimes, you have to listen to the mood more than the music.

Because of your position, because of the authority that comes with it, the music is likely to be playing your tune.

It’s likely that the people around you, over whom you have more than influence, will do what they can to do what you want – no matter what they think. And if you stop a minute and ask them what they think, most times they’ll Pollyanna, do what they can to find the bright side, find the best possible way to agree with you without actually agreeing with you.

Most times the groupthink is right. It was a good idea and their buy on was well found. 

Sometimes though, even a Pollyanna is off. You’ll see reluctance, hear hesitancy, see them squirm.

What does that tell you/

Skippy strategy: Listen to the mood as well as the music.

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