Becoming the boss can be tough. Often workplaces don't fully prepare soon-to-be managers for the exigencies of leadership and, even with some training, unexpected problems tend to arise. There are, however, some basic skills to master to be a good boss, including knowing how to run a meeting; how to give feedback to subordinates; how to recruit; and how to keep a team happy, among others. What else makes a great manager?
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There's some great candor in this article, starting with the inherent discordance of wanting someone you don't like to like you. The philosophical orientation of this article is helpful. It's human nature to believe everything is about us, but sometimes it's not. Also, humans make mistakes and do things they later regret. The workplace is a strange ecosystem; we're all human, but there are aspects of who we are that we may not want to show off at the office. So depersonalizing is a great first step. Focusing on what you have control over - the high quality of your work output - is in my mind an always-winning strategy. Being very explicit about expectations at least allows you to know where the bumpers are. It's true that with the worst bosses, the boundaries can move without warning. But if you never ask, you're not doing your part. Finally, this is a good reminder that we may be on the other side of this equation and should be circumspect about how we make those who report to us feel. As the saying goes, sometimes you're the windshield, sometimes you're the bug (HT to Mary Chapin Carpenter). If you're the windshield (the boss), slow down and make sure you're being thoughtful in your approach to others. If you’re the bug, fly faster or change lanes.
It's been more decades than I care to remember since my first promotion to "manager". I wish I had this list then! https://ow.ly/l1DT30odHqU
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Executive Fellow, Harvard Business School, former Medtronic CEO, and Best-selling Author | True North Emerging Leader Edition available now!
Anyone who has had an ineffective boss can tell you the difference between a leader and a manager. Real leaders do more than manage people. They groom and cultivate future leaders by tapping into their emotional intelligence, acting humble, and being authentic at all times.
Executive Fellow, Harvard Business School, former Medtronic CEO, and Best-selling Author | True North Emerging Leader Edition available now!
Anyone who has had an ineffective boss can tell you the difference between a leader and a manager. Real leaders do more than manage people. They groom and cultivate future leaders by tapping into their emotional intelligence, acting humble, and being authentic at all times.
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We have had good leaders and bad leaders.? We also know what it feels like when you have a bad leader and how it can hinder your own growth within the role or organization.? It is what you do with that to either stay the course or move on.? Sometime luck will win and that leader moves into a different role allowing you to "reset".