Worlds Greatest Boss
Everyone has had horrible bosses. I myself have a laundry list of horror stories to list off. From all of the bad stories of terrifying bosses we have to ask ourselves ‘what is a good boss?’ In this article Hannah Howard talks about how to be the ‘good boss’.
First she states that we must be crystal clear when we communicate. That means learning your audience and how they respond to your speaking style. Then she states that you should empathize with your workers. Note the difference between sympathizing and empathizing. People want to feel that their needs are being understood, so that means it is your job to understand them. Finally she states that you need to focus on solutions. Bosses who only see problems stay in middle management for a reason. Don’t be that guy!
Source: http://www.openforum.com/articles/how-my-bosses-taught-me-to-be-a-better-boss
Zachary H.