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Self-Engagement C309

Illustrative survey comment

“My immediate supervisor does not exercise confidentiality. She talks about
other workers with other coworkers.”

___ Passing the buck
Failing to take responsibility for oneself or blaming others for our
mistakes

Illustrative survey comment

“The goals set by managers are at times unrealistic, and then we as a de-
partment feel the blame will be put on our laps rather than the person who
set the goal in the first place.”

___ Claiming unearned credit
Taking credit for others’ ideas or accomplishments

Illustrative survey comment

“It is hard when you do your best and someone else is always taking credit
for the job you did.”

Did you see a few habits that come close to describing some of your
own past behavior? If so, you are not alone. Most of us must “own up”
to behavioral tendencies that we would like to change, but struggle
to do so. We suggest that you select one or two to work on and ask a
trusted coworker to help monitor your behavior and give you feedback
and support when you slip into old, self-defeating habits.

Common Self-Engagement Challenges: The Four Generations

Each employee’s challenges are individual ones, not gener-
ational, as we have emphasized before. Nevertheless, there