Monday, April 16, 2012

The Power of Negative Leadership

Thom Rainer:
The principle is simple but profound: Negative reinforcement has 20 times or more power than positive reinforcement. At first glance, a leader may conclude that speaking and leading negatively is the best path since it is so powerful. To the contrary, unless used wisely, negative words and leadership can demoralize, demotivate, and destroy because of its very power.

While there is a place for negative leadership, it must be used with the greatest of care and discernment.
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