
Via negativa is a Latin phrase used in Christian theology to explain a way of describing God by focusing on what he is not, rather than what he is; understanding Deity’s positive qualities is a task deemed impossible for the finite minds of humans.
Here at LEON we use it to identify things we want to avoid like being slow to respond, forgetful, or worse... boring!
Break up the normal "rah rah" and spend some time seriously talking about avoidable pitfalls and ways to level yourselves up without attending another d*mn seminar.
Set a meeting with the team to do this activity together.
Briefly brainstorm ideas ahead of time for what you aspire not to be from an individual and team perspective.
As a team, have an open dialogue about your ideas. Discuss why you came up with your answers, and end the meeting with newfound clarity on your core values.