A new leadership fable • Available now
Small habits shape
the whole workplace.
A thought-provoking story about the problems everyone sees, the responsibilities nobody owns, and the people who quietly carry the cost.
Inside the book
An ordinary object.
An uncomfortable truth.
When an ordinary cookie jar becomes impossible to ignore, a busy healthcare team must confront the habits, assumptions and unfinished responsibilities shaping their workplace.
- A relatable story about leadership, teamwork and workplace culture
- An honest look at how small, tolerated problems become shared patterns
- Memorable characters facing the consequences of unclear ownership
- Four practical questions that help teams notice problems and act on them
- A hands-on guide for creating meaningful, lasting change
A simple framework for better work
Four questions every team should ask
01
What do we take?
02
What do we leave?
03
What do we tolerate?
04
What do we contribute?
About the author
M.T. Groom
M.T. Groom is a physical therapist with twenty-five years in clinical practice and years of director-level responsibility for teams. The Last Cookie is his first fable. He writes about the work that belongs to everybody and therefore to nobody.
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