It's no use firing an employee who made an involuntary mistake is his action was triggered by an eagerness to succeed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Employees who make mistakes out of enthusiasm should be supported, not punished.
- In plain terms
- Don't fire workers who mess up while trying hard.
- What can you take from it?
- Reward initiative even when outcomes fail.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do I handle well-intentioned failures?
- Does my culture fear mistakes?
Another view
Repeated errors despite training may warrant different action.
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