A Good Manager
Although there are many lessons about business, management, and leading a team, some lessons have stories behind them, some observations, and yet others are comments said in the passing that help in developing own thoughts.
1. If you ask someone to do something make sure you can do it, or at least know what it takes. If you ask someone to take on a project, you should at least have enough knowledge of how it’s done to understand the scope of the work, the pitfalls that can develop, and what it will take to be successful.
2. Provide solutions; if you are going to point out concerns with a process or product make sure you also provide solutions to that problem.
3. Be positive, there are many things that can go wrong for a business. The key is to stay positive when faced with adversity. There is no perfect job where everyone will always do exactly what you want or agree with all your solutions.
4. Nothing takes the place of persistence and determination.
5. Lead by example and translate your words and thoughts into action.
6. Don’t be afraid of conflict but to advance a product or process in a positive direction.
7. Build confidencein team members, the tone should always lend itself to building confidence and instilling just how valuable each team member is, while still saying what needs to be said.
8. Stay in the trenches, don’t separate yourself, by being in the trenches and not spending time secluded in his office, one is actually building rapport and trust with the employees.
9. You may not be friends outside of work, but at work, you will work as a team.