“When Fear Stifles Initiative” was the headline for Robert Goldfarb’s New York Times article. That makes it sound like there’s a time when fear doesn’t stifle initiative. But if you have a fear-filled workplace there won’t be any initiative and precious little positive behavior of any » Read More
Category: Great Working Environment
Engagement is Perishable
This is the story of Dan. That’s not his real name. You’ll see why in a second. Dan is a first rate technician. He received uniformly excellent reviews for his technical prowess and for his willingness to help others. I met him when his boss recommended him for promotion because of his attitude and » Read More
In praise of praise
Praise is powerful stuff. It can help you increase the productivity and morale of your team. But too many managers don’t praise enough or praise indiscriminately. Here’s a look at what we know about praise and how to do it well. What we know about praise There are a lot of myths and misinformation floating » Read More