Fully engaged people at work have a good relationship with their boss. It makes a world of difference to work for someone you respect and who cares about you.
My coaching clients who are happy at work report liking their immediate supervisor. I hear all of the complaints about the "bad boss" and hope that there are greener pastures elsewhere.
Do you possess the qualities of a good boss? Do employees want to work for you?
Based on a wealth of data, the Gallup Organization attempted to define not only what makes a great company, but because so much depends upon it, what makes a great manager.
In today’s labor markets, companies compete to find and keep the best employees, using pay, benefits, promotions, impressive job titles and training. But these well-intentioned efforts miss the mark. The most important element in attracting and retaining key employees is the front-line manager.
The Gallup study found that people weren’t necessarily loyal to the company, but rather to the unit they worked in, and this was because of their feelings toward their immediate supervisor.
No matter how generous its pay, benefits or training, a company that lacks great supervisors and managers will suffer. Great managers, according to the Gallup research, have the following behaviors that set them apart from others:
1. They select an employee for talent rather than for skills or experience.
2. They set clear expectations and define the right outcomes rather than the right steps.
3. They motivate people, by building on their strengths rather than trying to fix their weaknesses.
4. As each employee grows, they encourage them to find the right fit for their strengths within the organization.
Are you a great leader of people?
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