Slackers can ruin the dynamic of any team—without doing a thing. When workers get lazy, their colleagues have to do more than their fair share. That results in overworked, stressed-out employees and mediocre projects. When they waste time on Twitter, make personal phone calls and take long breaks, lazy workers reduce productivity and, when their laziness goes unchecked, … [Read more...]
FAQ Series: How to Correct Your Team When You Have Been Too Lenient
One common mistake that new leaders make is to be too lenient and “cut people some slack” on performance issues. If you have slipped up in this area of leadership, it’s okay. Many people before you have made the same mistake, and it is recoverable. A common sign that you have made this error is surprise and/or shock expressed by your team members when you speak with them … [Read more...]