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Saket Sambhav
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ADJUVA LEGALยฎย โขย 5m
Your Startup's "Positive Vibes Only" Culture is Toxic. โ ๏ธ Here's Why. Let's talk about one of the most dangerous trends in startup culture: "Positive Vibes Only." It sounds nice, but it's often a toxic trap that can kill a company from the inside. A culture that fears bad news is a culture that is flying blind. Here's why forced positivity is so damaging: ๐ It Silences Truth-Tellers: When only good news is welcome, your team members learn to hide critical problems. Small issues that could have been fixed easily are left to rot until they become company-ending crises. ๐ It Prevents Real Resilience: True resilience isn't built by pretending problems don't exist. It's built by facing challenges head-on, stress-testing ideas, and learning from failure. A "positive vibes" culture creates a fragile team that shatters at the first sign of real trouble. ๐ It Breeds Distrust: Your team is smart. They know when things aren't perfect. Forcing them to put on a happy face creates an environment of distrust and inauthenticity, where no one feels safe to be honest. The Alternative? "Pragmatic Optimism." This means: We are optimistic that we can solve any problem. BUT we are also ruthlessly pragmatic and honest about the problems we face. Let's build cultures where it's safe to say, "This is broken," or "I'm concerned about this," WITHOUT fear. That's how you build a truly unbreakable team and a business that lasts. What are your thoughts? Have you experienced a "positive vibes only" culture? --- PC : crazyheadcomics
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