As managers, we are responsible for both our own work and for the work of others. When we have a vested interest in a business, for example as an owner or highly motivated manager, it is difficult to realize that we need to judge the work of the staff we are responsible for differently than we judge our own work. This is especially difficult in a small organization where the owners/managers take a hand in day-to-day operations. There are two different traps to avoid when evaluating any of our staff’s work. Read this article to avoid the traps.