Very inspiring bosses do these 7 awesome things:
1. They don’t gossip about other employees.
Yep. You will never find them complaining to you about your colleague. If something is wrong, they will bring it up in front of everyone during meetings. But never behind closed doors.
2. They pay attention and listen to their subordinates.
When most bosses do what they feel like, the inspiration breed will listen to you. I am not saying they will put up with all your bull shit. They have the ability to filter the good stuff. Send them an interesting idea and request for a meeting and they will definitely hear you out with rapt attention. You will always get a good hearing from them.
3. They show genuine interest in the employee’s personal and professional development.
If you seek for & value their opinions, they will guide you the best they can. Their years of experience about careers will come out in a genuine way.
4. They have a hobby they pursue even when they are in the middle of their busy schedules.
The inspiring ones – you will find them finding time for their passions, no matter what. You will see them reading / running / gaming / playing – even in the middle of their busy schedules. And it is something you can learn from them. Having a hobby and pursuing it irrespective of all situations – is also a sign of their commitment. To themselves. It is a way of telling you that only the ones who are committed to themselves, can be committed to their work and responsibilities.
5. Lead by example.
Inspiring bosses are always on time. They won’t scold an employee for occasional late arrival but they will ensure they always come on time. They practice what they preach. You won’t find them wasting office resources. Some even care to switch off the lights and close the doors behind themselves.
6. Keep their professional and personal lives separate.
You will never find them bringing their home emotions into their workplace and vice versa. They know how to switch off / shift gears according to the situation. When they are at home, they are fully at home. When they are at work, they belong to you. Unless, it is an emergency of course!
7. They are honest.
Inspiring bosses are clever bosses too. And clever people know that honesty isn’t always the best policy. But they are honest wherever they need to be. Especially with their employees. They don’t lie about small things. They don’t mince words. They believe in calling a spade a spade.
We are not saying inspiring bosses are also perfect bosses. In fact, perfect boss could very well be an oxymoron. But they are awesome. Stellar. Near perfect. Brilliant. Loved by most. And definitely hated by few who cannot fathom what makes them so awesome. But most of all, they are a rare breed. If you come across such bosses, do not let them go until you have learned a thing or two……
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