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10 Things Good Bosses Never Do

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10 Things Good Bosses Never Do

It’s a known fact that good bosses or leaders are hard to find but if you’re doing these 10 things, perhaps it’s time to do some self-assessment.

by Atika Lim  /   April 11, 2016

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Google’s senior vice president of People Operations (or Human Resource, as it’s more commonly known) revealed the top two reasons why good employees tend to leave their job, despite earning a reasonable salary.

Laszlo Bock, who’s also the author for ‘Work Rules!‘, explained that employees no longer stick around for the money but instead, require a sense of fulfillment for the jobs they’re doing.

Read on to find out other mistakes that bosses and managers tend to do that could potentially lose them their best workers:

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10 Things Good Bosses Never Do
1. Focuses Too Much On Big Wins
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Instead of focusing too much on achieving bigger and greater success, good bosses and managers should know that encouraging small wins that works towards a bigger goal motivates and reassures employees of their worth.

 

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2. Pretends To Know Everything
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As psychologist James Meacham puts it, not having total knowledge is actually a great attribute to have because, “it’s the attitude of wisdom“.

Often times, people in leadership positions feel that asking for help or opinions reflects badly on them. But employees enjoy being consulted as it makes them feel like their opinions matter.

It also helps them see their bosses or managers seem more relatable so they’d be more willing to open up and discuss potential problems.

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3. Compromises On Quality Of The People They Hire
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No matter how small the role is, Google sets an uncompromisingly high standard when it comes to hiring their staff.

As Google’s Laszlo Bock has mentioned, “Before you start recruiting, decide what attributes you want and define as a group what ‘great’ looks like. A good rule of thumb is to hire only people who are better than you.”

 

 

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4. Thinks Micromanaging Is The Only Way To Manage
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As Warren Buffett once said, “Hire well, manage little.”

While micromanaging can ensure that quality and quantity is met in the workplace, majority of the time, it sows doubt in the minds of employees and lowers their confidence levels.

 

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5. Believes Its Up To Employees To Find Meaning In The Work They Do
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“People want to do more than just make a buck. People want to do something that means something,” Laszlo Bock says and it’s important for employers to make them feel like their contributions are worth it.

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6. Waits Till A Performance Review To Give Feedback
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Good bosses and managers never wait for a performance review to compliment or provide feedback to their workers. The same goes for if the feedback is negative.

 

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7. Doesn't Create A Constructive Atmosphere
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A good boss knows that creating a constructive environment where employees can grow and prosper is an important leadership skill.

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8. Steer Clear Of Empowering Employees
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As mentioned prior, good bosses know that they too, have a role to play in help their employees reach their potential. Encouraging employees is one of the best ways to empower them and make them feel capable.

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9. Managing Without Understanding
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As a boss, you might have a Type-A personality but being a good leader means you need to understand that not every employee takes well to being ruled with an iron fist.

Instead, adjust your management style in accordance to the people you interact with and always remember to approach them with warm and genuine concern.

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10. Lets Their Stress Cascade Onto Employees
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Feeling stress is a pretty normal occurrence in the workplace but good bosses are aware of the stress they face and try not to project it onto their employees.

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