Many might confuse management and leadership; however, it can be argued that while they bring to mind some of the same skills, they are completely different animals. Right now we are going to focus specifically on being a manager. Pepperdine University put together an infographic highlighting some of the top traits of good managers. First, just to get any uncertainty out of the way, here are a couple things that good managers are not: tyrannical, micromanaging, unapproachable. Now lets get to the list of what successful managers are:
Interested and Talented: Some have the chops naturally, while others need to learn it, but being interested in doing the job right and finding solutions are key componentsTrusted: One in five employees feel that trust is the most important component of an employee-boss relationship.Diplomatic: Employees can see right through an unfair work situation. If you don’t treat your employees fairly, you can guarantee that your team members will feel alienated.Respectful: Many young people just starting out in the workforce want a job where they can grow professionally, feel respected, and not be talked down to.
