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So, when leaders ask team members to sacrifice for the greater good, it becomes a delicate calculus. Over time, team members who make sacrifices without truly believing in the payoff sour, become resentful, and disengage. Teams that sacrifice for external rewards without the intrinsic beliefs behind why lose their commitment and spirit. Sacrificing primarily to support the leader only works for so long. Anything other than a total buy-in for the reasons behind the sacrifice will eventually undermine the morale and dedication required for success. That’s why good leaders never presume or expect sacrifice. They always ask for it.
Strong Leaders Always Defend Others From Unfair Criticism
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