…reward over fear.

As a leader, manager or director, this is a tip you should be applying at your workplace.

Instead of threatening to take something away, why don’t you give something instead.

You can start with something as simple as gratitude or praise then move to a unique reward that you know will excite an employee or the whole team

Using fear or threats can hurt employees’ self-esteem, and potentially lead to bitterness, anger or disengagement.

Reward, on the other hand is most likely to produce a positive response such as gratitude, excitement, improved loyalty and engagement. And in some cases, innovation 💡.

Rewards can also produce a kind of lasting productivity that threats can never accomplish.

So in conclusion it’s always better to give rewards over fear or punishment.

What’s the best reward or worst punishment you’ve ever received in the workplace?