Want to be a better boss?: 4 Habits of All Great Bosses.
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1. Work with your employees.
You might be used to having full control over your workload, but becoming a boss will force you to give up that control and delegate some responsibilities, said Shtull.
“If you don’t break the addiction to doing it all, you won’t have the capacity to step up and do more senior stuff,” she said. “Letting go involves delegating. But it’s important to note that delegating doesn’t mean deserting the team or sacrificing accountability.”
You deserve to be a respected manager with less daunting responsibilities than an entry-level position, but you should still get your hands dirty. Working with your employees builds better relationships, and helps you learn about the strengths and weakness of each team member. Your employees will also trust you more if they feel you’re working with them rather than above them.
“By choosing to lead by example and demonstrating that [you] are an expert at what [you] are asking employees to do, it will often result in more respect and productivity,” said Sacha Ferrandi, founding partner of Source Capital Funding Inc. “It’s impossible to deny that the work ethic of a boss is contagious – if you work hard for them, they are more likely to return the favor and work hard for you.”….
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