Take the sting out of criticism by focusing the discussion on the task and not on the person. Praise is a non-expense method to increase morale, motivation and productivity. Most people respond to praise by working harder. Loyalty Healthy loyalty is built on mutual respect. Loyalty is not built on a dishonest base.
Loyalty is a willing commitment.
Obligation throws loyalty into subservience. Individuals who do not like a part of a solution, often, become disloyal to the whole. This can be the beginning of deteriorating morale. Every assigned project should have a deadline. Long-range projects should be broken up into interim deadlines, and then monitored on a regular basis.