How To Tell The Good Management From The Bad!
Most of your day is spent with people you barely know in your company. It’s really important to understand the kind of people you interact with, what energy they carry, and the impact they have on you. These are the people who will influence the way you think and act, shaping the vibe you’ll carry forward to your friends and family.
Out of all the people, your manager will shape the way you make decisions and think about your company. They are the ones guiding your way. They are the ones who will decide the type of leader you’ll be in the future. Hence, it’s really important to choose wisely what learning you take from them.
I have a very interesting real-life story to share with you. At one of the organizations I previously worked with, I had a manager who was a good person but not really a good leader. He used to interact with us as a friend, make us laugh, joke around, gossip, and listen to our rants. The problem was, when it came to work, he would burden his juniors with his duties. If the project was executed well, it was his great guidance that led to excellence. But, if there were any escalations, the juniors didn’t get through it, even with sleepless nights and tiring weekends. Moreover, the project would be pushed to his subordinate to handle so that he did not have to take the fall for his wrongdoings. If the subordinates managed to pull through the project with excellence, he would not be appreciative of them.
In contrast, at my new organization, I found a lead who works hands-on, setting an example for his juniors that time management is important. For every escalation, he would encourage the junior, framing it as a valuable lesson to learn. He would motivate us to fail early so that we could be ready for bigger challenges. He pushes hard every day to ensure everyone is bonding over activities and doing something for themselves. It’s not in his job description to do so, but he goes the extra mile to ensure his juniors are growing.
When we have such leaders in the organization, the drawbacks of that organization are overlooked, and people tend to stay longer. Because in the end, it’s not only the money that motivates you, it’s the culture and people that influence your decision to stay or leave. Good culture doesn’t pay your bills, but it surely ensures peace of mind — a state that leads to happiness, the cornerstone of human life.
If you are a leader, make sure your juniors are satisfied with your ways. If you are a junior, aim to become the right leader in your future. Because life is a full circle, what you give is what you’ll get.
Act wisely…
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