Of Cynicism , Scepticism, and other resistance

These are some views on the learning derived as to what one should guard against doing or should be prepared for, depending on which side of the table one is positioned.

In my experience, which may or may not be shared by others, the initial reaction of most people involved in an exposure to a new idea is any one of the following unless of course. they themselves are the authors of that idea.
cynicism
Cynicism is the feeling of distrust or that something isn't going to work out well. 
OR
criticism
When you're on the receiving end of criticism, you are being judged in a disapproving way.
OR
sarcasm
Irony employed in the service of mocking or attacking someone is sarcasm. 
OR
Scepticism
to be uncertain about something; be undecided in opinion or belief.

I believe , the evolving of an organization ,which comprises of many component Teams and a Leadership , depends to a large extent on the Team Leaders and Team Members understanding this fundamental fact otherwise it remains just a graveyard of many stillborn ideas

This is a funny story I heard which ends in a question which sometimes is apt to be asked at the end of a Team Meeting where you are expounding a new idea . ( This may be a repetition is well worth recalling )
Let me know if you have had such an experience with those Doubting Thomas's who are lurking everywhere
A man was setting out for a stroll in the forest when he encountered a friend who enquired about where he was going
The following conversation ensued
Man ( M ) : Taking a walk in the forest
Friend ( F) : Oh ! There are tigers in there. Hope you will be safe
M : Yes I've got my double barelled with a shot in both so if a tiger attacks I will shoot it
F: And what if you miss with both
M: I will throw the gun on him and run
F: The tiger will chase you
M : I'll climb up a tree
F: He'll follow you up
M: I'll jump down and run
F: Tigers are agile cats . He will also jump down
M: (Agitated and thundering)
Hey hold on - Who's friend are you ? Mine or the tigers ?