Classic Principles to Be a Leader

Classic Principles to Be a Leader

1. Begin with praise and honest appreciation
2. Call attention to people’s mistakes indirectly
3. Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person
4. Ask questions instead of giving direct orders
5. Let the other person save face
6. Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be “heart y in your approbation and lavish in your praise”
7. Give the other person a fine reputation to live up to
8. Use encouragement. Make the fault seem easy to correct.
9. Make the other person happy about doing the thing you suggest