How to rewire employee engagement

Our family dog, Charlie, is a delightful Cock-a-Poo – the offspring of the Poodle and the Cocker Spaniel. These are two of the most intelligent dog breeds. Charlie is hypoallergenic, easygoing, affectionate, and will melt your heart. He can sit, stay, shake hands, stand on two legs and occasionally will bark on command.

And that’s all.

Charlie will still dart away when he sees a bird or squirrel, and he loses his mind anytime anyone rings the doorbell. Even though he’s not supposed to, he will rest his chin on the dining room table. His puppy dog eyes will land him a few table scraps from mom, and yet, mom wonders why he always comes to her and not dad.

So, if the Poodle is the second smartest dog breed, and the Cocker Spaniel ranks No. 20 overall, why doesn’t Charlie know more tricks?

It all goes back to who trained him. Oh, wait…. That’s us!

 

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