Frequent days off, long lunch breaks often show subordinates’ lack of respect for the leader. This was told socialbites.ca by Peter Jansen, an expert in leadership, founder of a company for the development and support of leaders.
“The effectiveness of the team’s work largely depends on the relationship between the leader and the subordinates. “The first thing a manager needs to understand is that he should not actively strive to please his employees, he should develop himself to a level that his team members respect him,” he said.
According to Jansen, a good leader does not cause fear in the team, develops personal qualities and works to ensure that employees trust, respect and communicate openly and honestly with him.
Often, the team loses the neutrality of the feedback due to fear of the leader, fear of being scolded or fired. There are several ways a leader can assess the integrity of feedback from subordinates: for example, an anonymous survey, honest and open dialogue, or a 360-degree staff assessment that includes determining an employee’s suitability for the job. location.
“Feedback isn’t always about objectivity, it’s about lessons learned and how to use them to improve further. Teaching and learning when there is openness is much easier and more effective than a feeling of fear, ”the expert emphasized.
The lack of respect and fear of the leader can lead to the loss of psychological comfort in the company. This is evidenced, as a rule, by the following signs: employees arrive at the office or important meetings at the last minute and leave exactly on time; long coffee breaks, lunches; frequent holidays; long parking lot or cigarette break next to the office.
“It is also important to pay attention to body language. Colleagues rolling their eyes frequently, sighing deeply before speaking, are all signs that a leader has lost his respect. In addition, not being invited to the events organized by the employees within the company may be a sign of disrespect to the leader.”
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