When individuals conform to a manager’s ideals, we observe compliance, which many managers tend to confuse with commitment. Just because someone has agreed to follow another person’s standards does not mean that they agree with those standards or support them. Many employees recognize...

When we are young, we live authentically. We are true to ourselves because we aren’t taught to “fit in” until later in our development. When I was in elementary school, I never cared about fitting in. I loved to wear mismatched clothes, like princess t-shirts under striped...

Setting an example for the people that work for you does not have to involve any form of punishment. In fact, according to the Harvard Business Review, rewarding positive behavior is more action-motivating than punishing negative behavior. People naturally want to feel valued and appreciated. You...