Asking for feedback and then punishing those who give it is one of the worst things a manager can do. Not only does it reduce employee engagement, but it can also lead to a company's downfall. I have been there and I learned to be quiet. The fastest way to destroy a company is to stop listening and keep closing the door on employees who are trying to do the best for the company. I have seen many managers fail because they ignored honest feedback. Titans as Blackberry, Kodak and Nokia have paid the price for leaders who refused to listen. Their leaders operated in a bubble which eventually burst. Never push loyal employees to the point where they no longer care! Agree? Pick up a copy of my bestselling book - Leading the Workforce of the Future, by clicking the link below: https://lnkd.in/exn4c6f

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To clarify… Hybrid does not mean 4 days in the office and Fridays work from home. That’s casual Fridays! Sadly, the term hybrid has become a buzzword to be freely thrown around when recruiting. If you are not hiring people on a hybrid basis, please stop pretending to do so. If you want employees back in the office, just come clean about it, but don't purport to offer a hybrid work model. This “bait and switch” tactic would not attract or retain talent. It only breeds frustration and resentment. True hybrid work offers flexibility and empowers employees. Companies need to be honest about their remote work policies.

Good leaders empower. Bad ones micromanage. Micromanaging is the opposite of empowerment, and it creates toxic work environments. It chokes the growth of the employee and the organization and fosters mediocrity. When you empower employees, you promote vested interest in the company. A high level of trust between managers and employees defines the best workplaces. It's facilitating a healthy environment where employees can perform at their best. If you want performance at scale: Select the right people, provide them with the proper training, tools and support, and then give them room to get the job. Agree? Pick up a copy of my Amazon Best Seller, Leading the Workforce of the Future, by clicking on the link below: https://lnkd.in/exn4c6f