Over-Insulation. The system is so wrapped in emotional protection that no “Heat” (energy) can escape or enter. While this prevents burns, it also prevents the system from reaching the Operating Temperature required for performance.
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Empathy can be a form of control. When the “Cultural Guardian” uses their deep understanding of the team’s feelings to protect everyone from “stress” or “conflict,” they effectively prevent the organisation from having the difficult conversations required for growth.
Over-Insulation. The system is so wrapped in emotional protection that no “Heat” (energy) can escape or enter. While this prevents burns, it also prevents the system from reaching the Operating Temperature required for performance.
The “Mothering” Filter. Every blow is softened; every “ugly” truth is hidden. The team is protected from direct feedback, meaning they never hear the urgency of the situation. Safety is prioritised over effectiveness.
Strategic Naivety. The organisation becomes “soft.” When a real market crisis hits, the team is unprepared because they have been shielded from reality. Weakness has been nurtured in the name of love.
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