Encountering challenging situations with employees is common for managers and directors.
Leadership Introduction As a director who mentors and guides his managers, it is common to encounter challenging situations with these employees. However, a particular experience with a senior employee 4 years ago surprised me and gave me a professional alert. The employee in question had made significant progress in his career, and I admired his dedication and enthusiasm for our company's vision. However, his behaviour suddenly turned when he was held accountable for his department's performance. This short article explores the experience, the lessons learned, and the importance of stable behaviour in professional relationships. The Experience The senior employee had been making remarkable progress in his career path within the organization, and I often guided and mentored him along the way. However, during one of the most demanding periods at work, I had to be assertive and hold him accountable for the specific unstable performances of his department that occurred multiple t...