Festering

Festering? What words come to mind? What emotion does that word evoke? Not so happy ones in general, right?


I've been engaged to help in a situation that got out of control because festering was allowed thus creating ill feelings between co-workers.


As a leader, if you see a situation like that occurring, talk to the parties involved ASAP. If ignored, the ill will usually escalates.


To avoid festering in the first place, be courageous. Approach the person immediately and speak your truth without diminishing or blaming the other person. You'll be amazed that when done with grace at the on start, the situation in 99% of cases are resolved. People cannot read your mind. I learned the hard way. Hoping you don't have to :).


Have a happy day! Fester-less!