illustrations by David Foster
Fail to Motivate or Praise
Ever sense we're working just hard enough to stay under the radar? Ever wonder why your pep talks and threats are often disregarded? Take a look at your day-to-day interactions. How much praise and feedback are you regularly providing? Are you boosting our egos, reminding us of our successes and the bigger picture when failure inevitably happens? Don't take us for granted. Care about us personally—or you'll never break through.
