When we want to motivate someone, we often dangle a carrot to get more of what we want and raise a stick to eliminate what we don’t. We use statements that sound like threats or promises. “If you do this, then I’ll do that,” we say.

Burnout is the match that can burn down our bottom line. It reduces quality, morale, and harmony. And often, it goes unnoticed.

No matter the size of your company, every owner and/or manager has a bit of a twinge in their stomach when it comes to raising their hourly rates.  But the reality is that rates must go up when the cost of doing business increases.