How To Be A Better Boss

The Habits Of Highly Effective Leaders MAZE of employees with great bosses feel passionate about their job That's nearly 2X as many as those working for a bad boss 94% 59% The Problems Of POOR LEADERSHIP How employees rate their manager accounts for 14% of their engagement at work WORLD'S BAD LEADERSHIP Drives Away Employees BEST BOSS of employees say their manager is good, or great" Nearly 2 in 3 people have left a job, or plan to, because of their boss 70% BUT *7+ on 10 point scale Employees who plan to leave their job in the next year Those with good managers Those with bad managers 18% 77% What Makes A Boss Good Or Bad? Employees describe Employees describe great managers bad managers AS AS Leaders Self-Absorbed "You cannot manage men into battle. You manage things; you lead people." Rear Admiral Dr. Grace Hopper Honest, supportive, trustworthy, respectful, communicative Selfish, lazy, rude, arrogant, untrustworthy BE A LEADER Not A Manager Management is a foundational skill to becoming an effective leader, but leadership requires its own set of skills 1 2 3 Contagious Passion Enthusiasm helps sell your vision and motivate others to buy in - Help Clear Purpose Self-Accountability A vision for the future is the first step to lead others effectively- clearly articulate and support your ideas to colleagues at all different levels Set an example of excellence and expect to work harder than your colleagues- Hold yourself to a higher standard than those around you others see their important role in bringing about the mission 4 5 6. Flexible Determination Sustainable Outlook Don't just chase quick wins- Long term, sustainable success will build Dual Focus Stay committed to your goals over time, but know when to change your approach - Goals are fixed, how you reach them is flexible Think about the big picture, but don't forget the details of how to get there - Get down to details and create a strategy for your team to succeed momentum and increase buy-in from your team of workers would choose a 58" GREAT BOSS over a higher salary Ве А BETTER BOSS Build a Strong Team "The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done. Theodore Roosevelt Be a generalist: Hire people who are more skilled than you Focus On Relationships: Your team is your greatest resource for a quick fix Outsource your weaknesses: Don't try to do everything yourself "Employees who believe that management is concerned about them as a whole person, not just an employee, are more productive, more satisfied, more fulfilled. Anne Mulcahy, Xerox CEO Focus On Relationships Know your team: Get to know colleagues, ask about their lives outside of work Grow your network: Help others when you can and they'll return the favor Stay positive: Reacting emotionally to problems can undermine your credibility 99% of great managers are liked personally and respected professionally by their employees Empower Employees “The conventional definition of management is getting work done through people, but real management is developing people through work.’ Agha Hasan Abed Recognize accomplishments: Praise helps build team engagement Give more feedback: Your team is your greatest resource for a quick fix Be consistent: Set expectations and stick to them "Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere as long as the policy you've decided upon is being carried out. Ronald Reagan Don't Micromanage Step back: Give your team room to work Stay informed: Ask for regular updates, but not too often Plan ahead: Set a clear direction and decide how to reach your goal Share The Credit "A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. Lao Tzu Accept blame: When things go wrong take ownership and find a solution Give credit: Leaders get credit by default, don't let others be overlooked Boost confidence: Build your team's self-confidence by sharing success Learn From Mistakes "I never lose. I either win or learn.' Nelson Mandela Solve the problem: Once it's fixed, go back and determine the cause Address the cause: Create a plan to prevent the issue from repeating Focus on growth: Mistakes happen, fix it and move on Sources: hbr.org/2013/08/tests-of-a-leadership-transiti Learn to recognize great leadership in others and in yourself predictiveindex.com/management-survey-2018 quotes.yourdictionary.com/author/quote/602318 brainyquote.com/quotes/ronald_reagan_130693 brainyquote.com/quotes/anne_m_mulcahy_424887 brainyquote.com/quotes/theodore_roosevelt 137797 fairygodboss.com/career-topics/leadership-vs-management goodreads.com/quotes/9041891-i-never-lose-i-either-win-or-learn ceoworld.biz/2017/03/17/20-habits-highly-effective-leaders-infographic Presented by: online-phd-degrees.com DEVELOPED BY interactauthentically.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Interact-Report-V2.pdf NOWSOURCING randstadusa.com/about/news/your-best-employees-are-leaving-but-is-it-personal-or-practical goodreads.com/quotes/9920342-you-cannot-manage-men-into-battle-you-manage-things-you photo via Xerox.com photo @BRAC - CC BY 2.5