After viewing a recent TV interview w/ Peebles, I believe the whole thing started as a classic example of MN culture of passive aggressiveness likely from a female coworker. I'm sure Peebles was abrasive...so what. When the ship is taking water, some must take orders.
However, standing up and saying "hey we don't do it like that here" is beyond the social development of many of us Minnesotans. Many would rather smile go back to their office and start emailing their friends about the issue. Many here are just not wired to say 'stop', 'no' or 'I don't like that.' Nonetheless, I also believe the stories I have from actual Mpls staff that Peebles has indeed entrusted an ~$80k year assistant/consultant to take on tasks such as caring for her dogs. While indeed petty, these inappropriate tasks become fodder for the passive aggressive. On balance, I guess I would have to say that if I were to receive a new high paying job where I was not familiar with the political landscape, (...any job paying over $100k HAS a political landscape) I'd guess I'd take care of my dogs myself for the first year and find out where my colleagues are most "invested." As a result, if the stories are true and I believe they are, her only real fault is likely not having the professional development required for such a position. But is that her fault or those who hired her? Regardless of the near term, it will likely be tough for her to achieve needed change because she failed to recognize one very important aspect of her position: leadership. What do I mean? Whether by title, election or appointment all leaders have one thing in common; they have followers. Jason Harrison REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
