Triangles impede progress, divert energy, and destroy group spirit. Make sure they don’t thrive where you work

WHAT’S A TRIANGLE?

A triangle has three parts: a Victim[1] who feels incapable of change, a Bully who plays the Bad Guy and the Rescuer who plays the Good Guy.

HOW TO SPOT A VICTIM

Their key phrases are:

“I can’t help it.”
“It’s not fair.”
“I didn’t know.”
“They won’t let us.”
“Look what they are doing to us.”