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We’ve all heard the phrase “the squeaky wheel gets the grease” regarding the power of complaints. On the job and off the clock, we tend to give more traction to the noisemakers. As a manager, do you lavish more attention on the most clamorous (appeasing them at every turn), while ignoring those who say nothing?

“Go to the horse’s mouth” is a hackneyed expression regarding direct contact. Although this may be the most expedient option, how often are we instead underhanded?