Pushing People Creates Debt

When you push someone outside their comfort zone, you owe them visible trust. Its a debt that requires payment through public support, not just private belief.

Silence kills motivation faster than criticism. It makes people wonder if you're betting on their failure.

Don't just believe in your people → make sure the room knows it.

Who are you going to loudy back today?

This article was originally published on https://craftengineer.com/. It was written by a human and polished using grammar tools for clarity.
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