I don't understand this poll? Maybe that's because I'm old and terribly stupid. What does 'struggling' mean, what does 'productive' mean, 'backing off' or 'pressing forward', I don't understand.

I appreciate the various insightful comments. I agree every sub is different, and every struggle is unique. For my own part, I have much more often regretted times when I’ve back off to give a sub time to work through a struggle than I have regretted pressing forward through it or despite it.I appreciate the various insightful comments. I agree every sub is different, and every struggle is unique. For my own part, I have much more often regretted times when I’ve back off to give a sub tim...See more

Alex, yes without leadership they can spiral out of control, causing more damage if they are already struggling.