Do you ever wonder what your employees say when you’re not around? Hopefully, the words are kind. But we’ve all been in the situation where we’ve had a boss we just didn’t like. Maybe he was a micromanager, expected too much, didn’t recognize your hard work ... the list goes on.
I came across a rather interesting article about the differences between a good boss and a bad one. Good bosses don’t view themselves as one-up from their employees, there to just hand down orders and be complimented on their genius ideas. Instead, they nurture and inspire, seek answers and go to bat for their employees. Good bosses give clear instructions and ask for feedback.
There are many other articles on the Internet about being the best supervisor you can be. If you’re looking for more, check out these books:
- How to Become a Great Boss
- What To Do When you Become the Boss
- The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader
While it’s not always easy to be a good boss—and sometimes your efforts will go unnoticed—becoming one is essential to keep turnover down and employee morale up. As you know, there’s another self-storage facility just around the corner that would love to steel your trained employees.