A leader's job often includes changing your people's attitudes and behavior. Some suggestions to accomplish this:Principle 1 begin with praise and honest appreciation.Principle 2 call attention to people's mistakes indirectly.Principle 3 talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.Principle 4 ask questions instead of giving direct orders.Principle 5 let the other person save face.Principle 6 praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be "hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise."Principle 7 give the other person a fine reputation to live up to.Principle 8 use encouragement. Make the fault seem easy to correct.Principle 9 make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest.
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