Do you have a Thanksgiving memory where a potential disaster almost derailed the Thanksgiving feast? Earlier today, I was listening to WGN Radio in Chicago and listeners were calling in about their memorable Thanksgiving meal distasters. Stories about a cat that licked the frosting off of the pumpkin pie minutes before being served. A story about a dog that started to lick the ham before b eing served. A story about ovens that weren’t tured on, etc. In the middle of the program the talk show host made this observation. There is a common theme here. Upon discovery of their problem, most took the simple, “Shhh… Don’t Tell Anyone.” tactic. What they don’t know sn’t hurt them. It will be our little secret.
Interestingly, this is analagous to what happens inside organizations. “Shhh… Don’t tell anyone. It will be our little secret.” Unfortunately, these “silent problems” can and often are dangerous and damaging.
Happy Thanksgiving.
