Greg Bustin Executive Leadership Blog

Comedian George Carlin was known for mixing observational humor with larger, social commentary.

His groundbreaking 1972 album “Class Clown” featured his most famous monologue, “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television.” Carlin’s routine was aired by a radio station, caught the attention of the FCC and eventually wound up in the U.S. Supreme Court, where, in a 1978 5-4 decision, the high court ruled the FCC had the authority to prohibit such broadcasts (FCC v. Pacifica Foundation).

Regardless of what you think of Carlin’s brand of humor, the point is that Carlin spent a lifetime appreciating and poking fun at the power of words.

Words, after all, give voice to our thoughts. A thought that’s spoken then acted out produces a result. The result can be good. Or the result can be bad.

At a time when there’s still anxiety in the workplace, your colleagues are looking to you for leadership.

And at a time when what worked in the past, may not be working for you now, it’s time to bring a new view.

I’m not suggesting you change your principles. I’m suggesting you re-think your practices..  click here for more...