How to be a Humane Leader in 7 Surprisingly Simple Steps
Your power and influence must be carefully managed
Promotion into leadership isn’t just a reward for doing great work. It’s a serious responsibility. You are now accountable for the work of your entire organization. You are now responsible for the careers of your employees and their livelihood. You may not realize it, but you are also now directly impacting their health and wellbeing. As a new leader, you can learn how to nurture the spark of your team, or unintentionally quench it with your actions.
A leader directly influences their employees’ sense of fulfillment, satisfaction, and happiness at work. A bad boss can clearly make employees unhappy while they are in the office. But, what you may not realize is that this also bleeds over into their mental and physical health, and can damage their relationships with their families.
On the other hand, a good boss can influence employee retention, dramatically improve productivity, and create lasting positive relationships that extend well beyond the walls of the corporation. When promoted into leadership, most of us have the best intentions and want to be a “good boss.”
Yes, there are a few bad apples that simply suck as leaders. Sadly, we’ve all experienced a few of those bosses. But, I…
