Eeyore and Management: Embracing the Value of Caution in Leadership
Eeyore, the gray and gloomy donkey from Winnie the Pooh, is famous for his pessimistic outlook: "I miss my tail," "It was a nice tail," and "Sure would be nice to have it back." He always sees what's missing, what could go wrong, or what already has. In a world filled with more energetic (and charismatic) characters, Eeyore remains part of the team—sometimes overlooked but always consistent. In the workplace,…