Fear

Fear is a powerful motivator. Some things that people fear are that they won’t be trusted or respected, they will lose their jobs, they will fail, or their boss will find someone better. Some ways people use fear are by refusing to give praise, making excessive demands, flying off the handle, and embarrassing someone. Fear should never be used as a motivator; care rather than scare.

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