Tips and advice on management and leadership often neglect one important element: sustainability. It is indeed very important to get maximum performance out of your team, to inspire them, motivate them to do their best, and serve as a role model to them. However, it is equally important to set up the whole system in such a way that it is sustainable in the long run, so neither employees nor manager will burn out. This article describes what an effective yet sustainable leadership style looks like, one that will enable you to exploit the full potential of your team, but without encountering burnouts, demotivation or employee resignations.
