1. Are you constantly pushing goals and expectations on you subordinates without asking for their input?
2. Do you assume that each employee must be pushed to their limits to be motivated?
3. Are you constantly complaining about one job being done poorly after another?
4. Do you seem to focus on what is wrong versus what your subordinates are doing correct?
5. Does your attitude imply that it’s never good enough?
The more yes’s you answered above the more you are conveying the message and possibly they are feeling that no matter what they do it will not be good enough. This leads to a downward spiral of decreased productivity and motivation.
What message do your words and actions convey to your subordinates? Think about this and jot down your thoughts.
To more fully investigate these issues, please read the accompanying article: If It’s Never Good Enough Now, It Never Will Be
