15 Trillion in debt! The United States will crash and burn. Socialism! Or, is it a great plan to fix long term issues that have been ignored?
Congress appears to be locked in all or nothing thinking. Democrats and Republicans keep blaming each other, and continue to discuss important issues by opposing each other rather than working together.

What would happen to the Fortune 100 or Fortune 50 companies operated in the same manner? Many corporations would seek to exist. Most all corporations operate in a manner of clear communication, critical thinking and conflict resolution. Do companies have a political culture? Absolutely.

Critical thinking, making optimal decisions and open innovative thinking are needed more than ever. When teams welcome creativity, discourse, opposing points of view, teams make the best decisions. This process requires a commitment of communication, opposing points of view being explored, not rejected. It also requires that people take full responsibility for their performance, do not take rejection of ideas personally, and work toward a common goal.

When a company has alignment in job roles, a defined vision and mission, performance remains on an upward projection and profitability is assured. When conflict is resolved, the same issue does not keep repeating without a solution. When different ideas are welcome, a company thrives in difficult times.

Dr. Brian Grossman is a communication and conflict resolution expert with ten years experience in helping teams perform at their best. If you would like help in motivational strategies that stick, contact Dr. Brian for a free consultation to assess how your team can thrive.