Being a Boss is always good! “It’s good to be the King!” But keeping up to being good is a difficult journey. Being good as a Boss is way simpler than being a true leader. If you are the ultimate boss, then there are some formal ways to be executed in order to be in accordance for a good review from the employees.
Here are some few simple ways for how to become a good boss and to go beyond to be a true leader.
1) Building A Bond Of Trust
First and foremost thing for a healthy Boss-Employee relationship is trust. Managers should always trust their team members. If you train your teammates, give them the liberty to complete the task provided to them without any interference. Different people have their own ways of completing the task and they can be as efficient as the Boss. Constantly interfering in their work cuts down the confidence levels.
2) Praising Employees Plays A Key Role!
Many managers feel that they will spoil their employees with too many compliments. But, praising for what they deserve will definitely make you a great leader. An employee who is appreciated for his efforts will always try to do more than what is being expected from him. Appreciating the staff in front of the client or customers will certainly boost up their work levels.
3) Communication Is A Better Way!
May it be a personal or a professional relationship, communication plays the key role. In the official environment, communicating with the employees definitely, builds a healthy relationship with the boss and the employee.
Matt Eventoff, Owner of Princeton Public Speaking once said: “Listen and observe more, talk more and multitask less.” He also added saying that in order to figure out any potential issues before they arise, one must focus on employees non-verbal communication and also changes in regular communication patterns.
4) Trying To Be A Cool Boss Is Not A Good Idea!
Maintaining a good balance between trying to be down to earth and being authoritative is quite difficult. There exists a very thin line separating the two. A good boss knows how to take his employees into his confidence and to take their suggestions. Participating in office gossip is definitely a NO!
5) Competitors Can Be Motivators!
Competitors should be treated as motivators rather than as rivals. The teammates along with the boss should discuss how they can efficiently get through their competitors.
6) Apologize, If You Made A Mistake!
Not for a massive mistake or silly ones, apologizing for medium sized mistakes will definitely go a long way in building up an image of a true leader. The Boss always succeeds after the efforts of the employees. If the boss makes any mistake, publicly apologizing will never ruin the image, instead gains a trustworthy repute for the boss.
7) Provide Free Perks
Free stuff always will be remembered. People generally love gifts and also the people who offer them. Apart from giving out company’s t-shirts and cups giving the employees what they love will certainly be an advantage to the organization. As this will help give the employees a positive feeling about the boss and the organization as a whole.
8) Be A Flexible Boss
The boss should take some time to know some personal interests of the workers and their family. Knowing about the families and making work arrangements flexible for employees, in order to meet personal emergencies will certainly take a step ahead to be the most loved and valued boss. Being empathetic is an essential human quality and naturally showing some empathy towards the employees will definitely nurture the bond between the boss and the employee.