It’s STAR WARS DAY! And I’m sure most of you are already greeting each other with a Mike Tyson-esque version of the iconic Star Wars slogan given today’s date!

But even the most zealous Star Wars saga enthusiasts must acknowledge the stark reality of Jar Jar Binks.  In a series marked by innovative brilliance and legendary characters like Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, Darth Vader and even Jabba the Hutt, Jar Jar Binks represents a confusing and unfortunately unforgettable abomination aberration. 

And even the best of companies and corporations will unveil some new agenda or pilot program every now and then that makes no sense.  Subsequently, employees get disgruntled and restless, forgetting that this current Jar Jar Binks initiative is likely just a temporary blip on the radar. 

We need to evaluate these types of situations with a balanced perspective.  When the emperor is fully nude, you aren’t under any obligation to commend his wardrobe.  You don’t need to drink poorly mixed and diluted Kool-Aid.  Be a critical thinker, not a Jar Jar Binker.

And yet, it’s also highly unlikely that your company is now an Evil Empire ruled by a Palpatine wannabe.  So if you stay patient and ride it out, Corporate Yoda will be back before you know it to restore order and sanity…and The Force will be with you once again!