Quote of the Day

Just like blame is a sign of shame-based organizations, cover-up cultures depend on shame to keep folks quiet.  When the culture of an organization mandates that it is more important to protect the reputation of a system and those in power than it is to protect the basic human dignity of individuals or communities, you can be certain that shame is systemic, money drives ethics, and accountability is dead.  This is true in all systems, from corporations, nonprofits, universities, and governments, to churches, schools, families, and sports programs.  If you think back on any major incidents fueled by cover-ups, you'll see this pattern.

-- Brene Brown, Daring Greatly, p. 195-196