The fourth addiction

I mentioned in yesterday's blog Nicholas Taleb's observation that the three greatest addictions are heroin, carbohydrates and a regular monthly salary.

On reflection, I think there's a fourth.

"Solutions"

Most of the people I talk to in most organisations are busy. Too busy seeking efficiency at what they do to notice what's going around them.

When an issue arises, they want a fast, reliable solution, preferably proven elsewhere.

I term it the "flu plus" syndrome. Something to take that masks a deeper underlying challenge so we can carry on regardless- at least until the underlying issue manifests in a more serious way.

We are all subject to it. Just because I write about it doesn't mean I'm immune to it( just a little more embarrassed at my stupidity these days.

Most of the issues we have to address can be sourced back to a few common but complex causes. For us, stress, purpose, ego etc, and for the businesses we are in culture, leadership, purpose.

There are no "solutions" to any of these. …