>Aren't people happier and more productive when they're in charge of their own destiny? Sometimes, but there are also people who just want to accomplish the ta

>Aren't people happier and more productive when they're in charge of their own destiny? Sometimes, but there are also people who just want to accomplish the task at hand and collect a paycheck. And for the enthusiastic employee, a good manager should be able to tell if someone is over-committing themselves and setting themselves up for failure. A good manager should be able to deal with a range of enthusiasm and adjust accordingly.