Someone is "drinking the Kool-Aid," what's next?

The expression of “drinking the Kool-Aid” normally means blind acceptance to a person, cause, idea or plan for example. The “believers” will not question nor challenge what is being handed to them. So, whether in politics or corporate culture, non-believers are considered “haters” or “traitors.” Then, how do you know you are having a “dysfunctional” conversation or argument with someone who “drinks the Kool-Aid” and will it make a difference if the person is your boss, friend or family member?  

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Arturo Corral

Founder & Owner, Arturo has over 30 years of professional experience in management, sales development & training and diversity & inclusion. He has worked in 23 countries including cities such as Seoul, Montreal, Tokyo, London, Moscow, Sao Paulo, Madrid, Rome, Buenos Aires, Mexico City and Dubai, and in 45 U.S. states. His professional experience includes a diverse background in various industries such as executive in a Fortune 500 company, administrator for a state agency and managing satellite locations for a community college. Arturo’s volunteer experience ranges from holding the position of Co-Chair Diversity Business Council at the Conference Board, Board Chair for INROADS Midwest Region, Strategy Planning committee member for MERS Goodwill Board to presenter at The Forum on Workplace Inclusion Conference. He holds a master's degree in International Business and is ABD in a doctoral management program on Management Theory & Practice. He is also fluent in Spanish. And his alma mater is Northern Arizona University.

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