Criticism is bad any way you look at it
Being in positions of power, we’re often tempted to flaunt it by criticizing subordinates. Criticism is bad any way you look at it. Encouragement is a better bet. Make subordinates feel the need to improve themselves – not get another job! End result?
The subordinate is on a continuous improvement curve, and you get a competent worker.
Criticizing a person’s failures will only compound his belief that he’s not up to task. Motivating him to keep going, however, will make him rise to the challenge.