A pat on the back is the ultimate in cost effectiveness. A manager that takes the credit for the work of the troops should be made a member of the troops. A manager unwilling to take risks is destined for mediocrity. Twenty percent of the people do eighty percent of the work. People that feel comfortable in their job are more productive.
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The prepared bird gets the worm. An unfilled position is better than one filled by the wrong person. The killer of the bearer of bad news quickly joins the ranks of the uninformed. Project a can-do attitude. Delegate then don't interfere, but be available to help.