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Stop Demanding Performance
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Alex Gaynor
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Jan. 27, 2025, 2:03 p.m.
leadership
ethics
Communication
performance-management
Summary
The blog post emphasizes the need for clear communication of actionable steps when demanding performance from others, highlighting that merely stating goals does not suffice in directing behavior effectively.
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