Leadership and teams · Short · 20 July 2026
Why does one injustice weigh more than ten pats on the back? | The Law of Injustice
The brain gives more weight to losses than to gains. In a team, one decision seen as unfair can outweigh a long list of good calls.
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Your actions for this week
- Before making a decision that affects several people, check whether it will be seen as fair.
- Explain the reasoning behind your decisions on shifts, workloads or recognition.
- If you’ve been unfair, admit it and put it right.
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