19 Ways To Be The Best Boss Your Employees Ever Had
Certainly! Here are the insights about great bosses, organized in ascending order:
1 - A Great Boss Shares Her Vision
She strives to present goals that her employees understand and find laudable.
2 - A Great Boss Asks Great Questions
The company culture is such that it does not accept assumptions. A great boss is also open to exploring new methods of achieving goals.
3 - A Great Boss Is Ethical
Morality starts from the top and flows down through the ranks. A great boss knows there are rules (specific and social) and decency, and ensures employees understand this expectation.
4 - A Great Boss Has A Great Sense Of Humor
She sees the humor in job situations as well as in life itself. The best bosses can find the humor in a past crisis.
5 - A Great Boss Thinks Before Hiring
He is ultimately responsible for assembling a great team, finding the best fit, and avoiding toxic personalities and work habits.
6 - A Great Boss Is Grateful
Gratitude goes a long way, starting at the highest levels. Employees take notice, and a culture of appreciation will develop.
7 - A Great Boss Offers Sincere Praise
It’s natural to want feedback. A great boss lets their employees know they are doing an excellent job.
8 - A Great Boss Encourages His Team To Share
A boss who respects his team doesn’t hide information out of fear of losing his lead. He ensures all information is factual and promotes transparency.
9 - A Great Boss Respects Her Employees’ Time
She does not tolerate useless meetings, long waits, or mandatory bonding time.
10 - A Great Boss Seeks Excellence
No one wants to work for someone who settles for average.
11 - A Great Boss Knows A Win When He Sees It
He recognizes individual and team milestones; celebrations are encouraged, though not required.
12 - A Great Boss Knows How To Communicate
She doesn’t need big words but finds the right words to direct her team clearly and stands behind her words once a direction is given.
13 - A Great Boss Admits His Mistakes
He doesn’t dwell on mistakes but accepts blame when he or his team errs, then leads the team correctly forward.
14 - A Great Boss Respects Her Employees
She understands that employees are humans with lives outside work, balancing job priorities with empathy.
15 - A Great Boss Is A Team Player
He recognizes the expertise of individual team members and brings them together effectively.
16 - A Great Boss Has Empathy
She respects her team by sincerely seeing the world through their eyes and being concerned for them on all levels.
17 - A Great Boss Is A Decision Maker
The buck stops with him. Period.
18 - A Great Boss Sets Priorities
A smart boss does not multitask but sets clear priorities; trying to focus on everything leads to nothing being accomplished.
19 - A Great Boss Knows What He’s Doing
He has enough competence at all levels and knows his job well, even if not an expert in every field.
In Summary, A Great Boss Creates Leaders
A great boss doesn’t wait to hire leaders; he creates them by sharing enthusiasm and leading by example. When employees move on to bigger and better things, he celebrates their success.