Episode 266 Assigning Intent and Impact Ownership

This week on The People Centric Podcast, we revisit a topic we have talked about a lot: assigning intent. Starting from a neutral and curious mindset can prevent negative stories from taking over and it can help teams stay connected when things get messy.   But today we talk about maturing the concept, because we have also seen it weaponized. Sometimes people use good intent as a shield. Things like, I did not intend for that to happen, so get over it. The truth is intent matters, but impact matters too. And we all have responsibility for our impact, even when our intent is good.   We talk about how to assign good intent without abandoning accountability. We also discuss how to build a body of evidence over time and use it to create boundaries when someone is consistently unintentionally causing harm to you or the work process.   This episode is for anyone who wants to stay open and curious, while also staying grounded, protected, and clear.   Have questions about this topic? Want to ask for advice from our team? Have a topic suggestion? Just want to say Hello? Do it! We love hearing from you and here is how you can get us:   Website: www.peoplecentric.com/contact Direct Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peoplecentricUS YouTube: @PeopleCentricUS