Focus on abundance to drive meaning in the work environment

- Majority of us are trained to focus … on scarcity as a default mode. … A scarcity mindset focuses on what's lacking all the time. … In this mindset, we perceive everything to be limited … in the environment, time, money, love. … As a result, we find ourselves consciously, … or unconsciously, concerned about what can go wrong … most of the time. … This is also true of work environments. … Leaders who allow a scarcity mindset into their culture … pay a high price. … When resources, for example compensation, opportunity, … or recognition, are perceived to be limited, … paranoia, fear, and politics thrive. … People become nervous of what their future … and afraid to make a mistake. … As a result, teamwork and innovation suffer. … Abundance is an alternative focus. … Abundance is a wealth of something. … An abundant mindset feeds into our confidence … because we know there is enough in the environment … and can spare what's available on things that matter most. … Organizations with this mindset become more profitable …