Harvard Business Review
OCTOBER 19, 2011
Show your direct reports that letting go of perfect is a step toward achieving their big-picture goals. Case Study #1: Find a better job fit. Henry Chasen,* a director at a contract manufacturing company, managed Sean* for more than 15 years. Case Study #2: Redirect the focus. Coach, if possible.
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 19, 2012
For example, if your position involves menial tasks, try to remember they are stepping stones to a longer term goal and you won't be doing them forever. Case Study #1: Integrate your interests into the job. Case Study #2: Start doing the job you want. Complain incessantly about your job and bring others down.
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