#61 The Pitfalls of Singling out Heroes
The Hidden Trap in “Thank You”: Why Singling Out Heroes Damages Teams Read time: 4 minutes TL;DR: When managers single out individuals for praise, they undermine team cohesion and create unsustainable hero cultures. True leadership acknowledges collective effort while still recognizing individual contributions in balanced, thoughtful ways. Have you ever watched a manager praise a “star performer” during a team meeting while everyone else sits awkwardly silent? Or sending an email to the group…