Ep. 11 - Top Reasons WHY People Get FIRED: A Victim Mentality

Career on Course w/ Scott Jeffrey Miller

In this episode of Career on Course, host Scott Jeffrey Miller reveals how a victim mentality at work hinders your professional growth and team collaboration. You'll hear how taking ownership of your actions and decisions is crucial for success and how shifting your mindset can lead to a more fulfilling career.

Best Moments:
(01:02) Having a victim mentality and martyr complex makes people think others are out to get them and it's always someone else's fault
(02:52) Scott admits he sometimes falls into this mindset as an entrepreneur when feeling let down, though tries to avoid it
(04:10) Leaders want to hear you say, 'I dropped the ball and phoned it in, and I know why. And I'm very clear that I own it, and I'll never do it again, and I apologize to each other.'
(04:23) Not taking responsibility becomes toxic to a team culture over time
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