Manager Tips
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Try treating people the way the best companies treat their most important clients. This means service. It means respect and courtesy and taking the time and the trouble to build rapport. It also means getting their input before making decisions—and getting their buy-in afterward.
Help people feel better about themselves. There are few things in life more rewarding then helping others grow and succeed. Especially if you helped give them the faith in themselves to try to succeed in the first place. Read More
Dictators dictate. Leaders sell. Their peers, their people, their partners and even their bosses follow because they wish to follow. In situations where you lack dictatorial power—where you lack the authority to have people taken out and shot—try leadership, try selling.
Don't expect team players if you haven't made it a team sport. Too often, small people demand teamwork then set up situations that destroy any possible team spirit. Read More
Any leader who expects people to put the organization’s needs ahead of the needs of their loved ones is not bright enough to be a true leader.
Speak softly and carry a big carrot. It usually works better than the stick. Concentrate on the "What's in it for them", and the "What's in it for you" will usually take care of itself.
Bringing out the best in people makes those people happier. Make the people around you happy, and you'll be surrounded by happy people.
The job doesn't make the person, the person makes the job. Finding a way to run your team that's in tune with the way you believe you should be living your life can make you far more effective in your business. Read More
You can never expect people to have a greater vision for the organization than the one that your actions demonstrate that you have.
If your people believe the organization is trying to take advantage of them, many will try to take advantage of the organization. Some will succeed.
You can never expect your people to be more ethical than you are. Even if you've never done anything against them, if they see you cutting corners with others, why shouldn't they cut corners with you?
If you host meetings in your workplace, always be evaluating if a meeting is necessary or if it would be more productive to cancel and allow attendees to continue working.
Build relationships with leadership beyond your direct supervisor. It is always helpful to have more than one person ready to act as a reference for you from a job.
