Leaders who play favorites at work think it promotes excellence and healthy competition. It also breeds resentment.
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"If you can't have favorites, if you can't say this is a high performer, and this is what excellence is, then you are going to be in big, big trouble," Chesky stated.
"While recognizing and nurturing high performers can drive excellence, if not handled carefully, it risks creating a culture of resentment and undermining team cohesion," Hood warned.
Research found that one upside of workplace favoritism is that it can help clarify roles within teams and guide specific developmental targets for individuals.
"The challenge for leaders lies in striking a balance between celebrating outstanding contributions and maintaining the motivation and engagement of the wider team," Hood explained.
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