This case study examines the variables that affect team effectiveness and performance. Arun, a team leader, set a sales target without communicating with the sales representatives. As a result, the representatives perceived the target as unachievable from the beginning. When the team achieved 70% of the target, Arun pressured them to reach 100% instead of motivating them. The representatives complained to Madhuraj about Arun's unacceptable behavior. Madhuraj must modify the representatives' perceptions before speaking to Arun. To be a good leader, Arun should communicate targets, understand problems, motivate instead of rebuke, control frustration, and act as a friend, philosopher and guide to the team.