The alternative is, “My side is wrong this time, but we can learn a lot, fix it, and do it better next time.”
Which path gets us (however you want to define ‘us’) closer to what we seek?
Which leads to better standards, desired outcomes and work we’re proud of?
Which leads to leaders we can eagerly follow?
Tribal identity is an emotional reaction to a complicated multi-faceted world. But when tribal identity aligns itself with a downward spiral of selfish, poorly considered actions, it leads to suffering, not connection.
Not us vs them. Sooner or later, it’s all us.
Can we do better? Let’s do better.