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Manny was shipping manager for a regional delivery company…and he was not respected by his peers. He was quick to point fingers when shipments fell below plan, blaming his problems on others.

This situation persisted for years because Manny had the ear of the company founder. Unfortunately for Manny, the founder died and his son, who succeeded him, didn't appreciate Manny's finger-pointing. He fired him.

Hands-On Advice: Failing to take responsibility for the performance of your job is a losing proposition. Face your own problems and correct them.

It's easy to unconsciously slip into the routine of blaming others when things go wrong. And it may work for a time, but eventually you will be exposed. In the meantime, you risk alienating the people whose cooperation you rely on. Not a smart move.