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Survey Resuts: The 7 Noble Virtues of the Workplace

Restraint

Allowing coworkers to make their own mistakes

Readers who believe they practice this virtue: 65.9%

Restraint is a particularly difficult virtue to practice. By respecting a coworker enough to let them try an idea you believe will fail, you will not only allow them to learn a valuable lesson, but avoid causing tension in your relationship in the future. Remember to temper this virtue with wisdom, however, as you do not want let your coworker embarrass themselves or put the company in danger.           

 

  • Wendy Ryan

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