Shawn Anchor’s statement, “If you want to enhance others, do not compare them,” was enough to stop and read his premise. Despite the article’s age, his assertions deserve consideration and offer potential value for animal health pros.
Our industry is challenged to find and keep good employees. Comparison praise, as Anchor describes it, may be a societal culprit to consider when leading teams whose work is achieved by a group, not an individual. But, when leaders authentically praise everyone in their ecosystem, individual and collective potential rises.
Source: Ideas_TED, February 14, 2018. Link.
By telling someone they are “better” or “the best,” you are placing a limit on your expectation for what they can achieve.”
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