Last month, we explored some of the most common workplace behaviors and what our bosses think of those behaviors (if you missed it, click here). This month, we’re taking a look at the other side of the ledger—what employees think of their boss’s behaviors. Y-Ouch? Check out an excerpt of what your employees may be thinking about you: (Read the full article here.)
What do my employees think when I sit at their lunch table? Or even take them out for lunch?
Smart managers eat often with their teams to get feedback, build trust or just enjoy the company. When we’ve asked employees what they think of this, the most common responses are…(drum roll please)... “He actually likes us,“ and “We’re all in this together.“When leaders talk about the people who work with them rather than people who work for them, they’re cultivating a true team mentality. You’re not above them or below them. You’re all in the game together, and you’re all willing to pitch in.
What impression do I give my employees when I treat them differently if upper management is around?
Simple answer: You’re employees think: “Phony.“Yep, toss up a big red flag on this one. This type of behavior eliminates trust, diminishes engagement, and reduces productivity—because your team is now chatting in the corner about how you’re a two-faced fake.
One of the attributes of the really great leaders we’ve studied is that they treat everyone the same, whether it’s an entry level employee or the CEO. If you do find yourself acting differently when you want to impress the higher-ups, use these opportunities with superiors as a way to build up your team members, which will help everyone in the long run.
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