Marshall Goldsmith
APRIL 26, 2019
In crisis, you want to say as much as you know, but no more than that, because you will get hammered if you do not state the facts. And, this extends even to those who make honest mistakes by pushing just a little too far. If you didn’t do it, just say that. If you have to do this, you want to say it as quickly as possible.
Lead Change Blog
MARCH 5, 2015
If you’ve already developed a reputation for not being a person of your word, then go to those people and apologize, and make it better from this point forward. As the leader, they failed to provide any clear directions or consequences, and yet are ready to drop the hammer in disciplinary actions for a mistake.
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Great Leadership By Dan
MAY 22, 2012
And if you’re manager, that’s the kind of reputation you should aspire to have. We will, but the rest of the tips won’t work as well if your employees don’t trust that you have their backs or you’re not using development as a hammer. That’s the kind of manager that most employees want to work for. Treat every day as a development day.
Your Voice of Encouragement
APRIL 29, 2013
Alison developed a reputation as a star assistant throughout the company because she not only got great ideas – she translated them into action. You don''t learn to hold your own in the world by standing on guard, but by attacking, and getting well-hammered yourself." "A But not everyone does this.
Steve Farber
MAY 31, 2017
In addition to helping her work through specific challenges, Dr. Reichert put his reputation on the line by recommending Wilson’s new school to families under his care. Try building a tree fort with no hammer or nails (not that I’ve done that). Try setting up a tent without the poles. Or building a swing set without the nuts and bolts.
Steve Farber
MAY 31, 2017
In addition to helping her work through specific challenges, Dr. Reichert put his reputation on the line by recommending Wilson’s new school to families under his care. Try building a tree fort with no hammer or nails (not that I’ve done that). Try setting up a tent without the poles. Or building a swing set without the nuts and bolts.
Harvard Business Review
APRIL 21, 2017
As the Japanese proverb warns : “The nail that sticks up gets hammered down.” Our evidence from both the field study and the experiment points to a clear social downside of high achievement, as peers were more likely to belittle, insult, and damage the reputation of high performers.
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