Favoritism Hurts Leadership. Stay Fair! #leadershiptips #teammanagement #fairnessmatters

6 Oct 2024 · 0 min

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Donald Burns (speaker) advises leaders that having a favorite team member is natural but dangerous if it leads to double standards. He emphasizes the need for leaders to be conscientious about favoritism, avoid making special exceptions, and remain aware of team social dynamics to preserve effectiveness and fairness.

You always have a favorite team member, and it's okay. It's actually natural. The key is to be very conscientious of this and not let it have a major impact on your effectiveness as the leader. The worst offense is that dreaded double standard. You have one set of standards for the team, and you make clear exceptions for your favorites. You see, great leaders are always aware of the social dynamics of the team.