I usually let people I mentor/manage know that they are business for themself. They need to keep the resume polished, the salary figures down cold, the skills f

I usually let people I mentor/manage know that they are business for themself. They need to keep the resume polished, the salary figures down cold, the skills fresh. If we all understand that we're in all in business together, contracted to do high quality work together, then certain ground rules are understood and we all can get along fine without manipulative koolaid.