Hello and welcome to Episode 65 of the People Powered Business Podcast!
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Today weâre chatting about one of the most valuable management and leadership frameworks I work with, and something I canât quite believe I havenât discussed here on the Podcast before, and that is the concept of above the line and below the line thinking or behaviour.
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Whilst Iâm not entirely sure where this concept originated, I do know that Carolyn Taylor discussed this in her book Walking the Talk, although she credits Robert Kiyosaki (Rich Dad Poor Dad) with her understanding of the concept.
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Simply, people who are above the line take responsibility ownership and accountability at work, and those below the line are inclined to blame, shame and justify â nothing is ever their fault.
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In todayâs episode we take a deeper dive into the different behaviours that will present in the workplace between above and below the line staff, as well as what to do if you find yourself with a below the line employe...