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Mar 2024
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When a Top Performer Is Treating Colleag...

Harvard Business Review
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Would you promote an employee who’s a top performer, but mistreats their colleagues and disregards company values? It’s a dilemma that many managers face. In this episode, you’ll learn how to imagine multiple perspectives, so you can work through your decision making. You’ll also learn how managers should consider their own role in creating the incentives th ... Show More
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