“It’s your first day at work. You are curious to learn and motivated to contribute. You know you have a steep learning curve and want to ask questions or learn from your mistakes with a growth mindset.

And so begin your first interactions with bosses and colleagues. At a meeting, a colleague shares an idea. The boss is impatient and fails to listen, brushing the contribution off with: “This has been proposed in the past, it will not work.” You see your colleague slink back into his seat, red with embarrassment, and clearly feeling unappreciated. 

You had been about to share an idea yourself, but feel discouraged. It’s only your first day, but you already realise that contributing ideas is pointless since the leader has preconceived assumptions that stifle innovation.” – The Straits Times 

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