The downside of being good at work
Proactive workers can harm an organization if their energy isn't properly channeled, finds a study outlined in Harvard Business Review. While every organization wants a star employee, their energy can have negative consequences such as accidentally making harmful changes, alienating colleagues and setting the stage for a backlash. If you find yourself becoming a proactive member of a team, it's important to "manage yourself" by asking whether you're being considerate of coworkers and whether your goals really do align with those of the organization rather than simply follow your personal vision.