Never succumb to flattery as most men do.
Be watchful and guard against flattery. It is so subtle that you will get carried away unless you are alert, after all every human being like being flattered.
You must be able to distinguish between appreciation and flattery. While appreciation comes out of sincerity, flattery will have ulterior motives.
Being a manager you should keep yourself away from the trap of flattery, because it may lead to unfavorable environment for truly hardworking team-members by favoring the one person based on his/her flattery behavior. At end of the day it spoils your image in team. So beware from such team members.
You can accept the soothing words of praise from your subordinates with a ‘Thank you’. But, take extra care to ensure that you don’t allow any prejudices in your dealing with that person.
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