What are some of the bad work habits that can hold people back in tough times?
Weinstein: There are many, and in these challenging times, they are often exacerbated. Right now, people and organizations are spending too much time feeling distressed—about their careers, the economy, their leadership, everything. The distress habit perpetuates a negative focus that preempts critical thinking or actions that focus on a brighter future. It leads executives to make emotional, impulsive decisions. Making hasty cutbacks in IT infrastructure for short-term savings right now is one example; such cuts may perpetuate the decline of a company that would otherwise have been poised to emerge as a leader in the recovery. How does one go about breaking bad work habits? Any time you feel negative—when you are being reactive, triggered, fearful, manipulative or controlling—a limiting habit is vying for control. Breaking bad habits requires patience and cognitive awareness. As my book makes clear, there is no 30-second magic bullet to breaking habits. You must be determined, patient
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