Being a leader is interesting, but not easy, because it is very difficult to find a middle ground between weak character and excess power in leadership style. Your work directly depends on your subordinates, and in order to make the overall work productive (for which you are responsible), you need to find leverage on the people you work with. On how to win the respect of subordinates, we'll talk in this article.
To gain prestige in your team, remember the following:
- Observe the subordination at work. Subordinates should not become either your enemies or friends. Even if you are good friends outside the office, you should not show a relationship in the workplace. Do not show familiarity, and, moreover, do not allow it to yourself.
- Apply knowledge in practice. You must be competent not only in your professional industry, but also in working with subordinates in order to be prepared for different situations. A clever boss must be, first of all, an intelligent person.
- You must perfectly understand the work that your organization is doing. No, you do not need to perform duties for subordinates, but you need to be aware in order to have control over them. So you will not allow yourself to be deceived - such jokes are especially liked by the "old-timers" employees over the young leadership.
- In your leadership, first of all, rely on the company's goals, then on your own, and then on the goals of your subordinates. Do not tolerate the non-fulfillment of work duties, even if in life a wonderful person. Simultaneously, do not show too much strength, praise your subordinates when they deserve it. If you ask, why, because the good performance of your duties for a salary is normal? Believe me, praise is pleasant to everyone, you will not lose it, but a person will feel his value in this place.
- Keep the strategy in mind. Think beyond today - what will happen tomorrow, in a month, in a year? Switch from a short-term perspective to a long-term perspective to imagine what outcome from the current actions you will receive through a specific time frame.
- Do not press on people subordinate to you. It is possible and necessary to express constructive criticism, but only personally and face to face. If you made a mistake, because of which the whole team suffered, admit it right before your colleagues. Honesty inspires respect.
- Take the initiative. Defend your decisions with strong arguments to the last. If you understand your wrong - admit it, it's not embarrassing.
- Study your subordinates. This information will help you to find "buttons" that motivate people to work. Salaries and bonuses are not the only incentive that motivates a person to be active, however, do not try to please them - it's unlikely that a person who is accustomed to sagging will deserve respect.
- Use clear language. Try to express yourself so as not to understand your instructions or to interpret them incorrectly was impossible.
Your tone should be calm. Do not use the softening words "we, in my opinion, could not you", etc. clear answers and clear questions are the key to understanding between the boss and his subordinates. - Your subordinates should be accountable to you. But if you failed the case and are forced to answer to your own bosses, take responsibility for yourself. After that, you can reprimand your subordinates, but referring to their mistakes before your own leadership is the height of unprofessionalism. Subordinates will certainly appreciate this protection and will get to you with respect.