I have a specialist that has taken care of me for almost ten years now. Not only is he a great doctor, but he also has a lot of wisdom. He’s well read and knowledgeable in the area of corporate politic. By the way he hates politics.
Today he told me that corporations are "screwed up." Why? He thinks they’re too paternal. He thinks its ridiculous for organizations to lead adults as if they were children. And isn’t that what a lot of senior managers do? "Johnny, did you arrive to the office on time?" "Julie, have you finished that report yet?" Sounds like daycare! My doctor gave me a simple prescription today…lead adults who act like adults, and fire adults who act like children.
Adults who act like adults want to grow and do something meaningful. Adults that act like children will more than likely never "grow up."