Axiom 4: Beware of Unintended Consequences
Steve's fourth axiom is about thinking a step ahead: how promotions get gamed, policies backfire, and even well-meant government aid can quietly hurt the businesses trying to hire.
Steve Simonson
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Show notes
In this entry of his ongoing axiom series, Steve unpacks the idea of watching for unintended consequences before you launch a promotion, policy, or new listing change.
He uses examples ranging from extended pandemic unemployment benefits making hiring harder, to Amazon's trademark requirement for brand registry flooding trademark offices, to make the case that most consequences show up only after a decision is made.
A short, practical listen for anyone in a leadership seat making decisions that ripple outward.