When talented employees suddenly stop caring, it’s rarely a loss of work ethic—it’s usually a rational response to inattentive management.

At Leading with Honor, we’ve seen this pattern time and time again: leaders focus so heavily on driving short-term Results that they completely destroy the Relationships built on trust and respect. On the flip side, focusing purely on relationships without accountability yields mediocrity. Sustained success requires a results vs relationship balance with all leaders.

A recent Inc.com article by Marcel Schwantes outlines 5 toxic management behaviors that drain energy, kill trust, and drive your best people away:

1. Treating people as metrics/objects, not human beings

2. Forcing teammates to compete against each other

3. Focusing exclusively on mistakes while ignoring wins

4. Stealing credit for the team’s hard work

5. Going missing when tough decisions or leadership are required

If your organization is seeing engagement drop, take a closer look at the environment your managers are creating.

Read the full article on the Inc.com website, and share your thoughts in the comments below.

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