If you’re running your own business, you’re either going it alone with the help of freelance professionals to take care of random jobs, or in charge of minions. No matter which route you’re taking, you need to be able to manage people effectively, which is a difficult skill to master. Now, while being a boss doesn’t come naturally to all of us, here are a few things you can make sure you’re doing to keep your guys happy – like a boss!
Sometimes, it’s as simple as being interested in your people. It builds relationships, and also makes them feel valued. As we all know, employees who are happy and feel like they’re part of a great team where everyone matters work better, driving up your productivity effortlessly.
This all ties into your expectations. Whatever their role in the company, your job isn’t just to turn the screws when they’re not doing well, but also to praise them when they do a great job. It’s important for people to know where they stand.
One of the biggest skills -disciplines- you will need to master is being a good boss. This is hard to explain, but it essentially boils down to taking your responsibilities seriously and soberly. It has nothing to do with the day to day running of your business, but more your management role as their boss.
With so much management going on, you need to hire people that you get on with – making the office a friendly and relaxing place without toxicity that kills productivity and increases stress levels. If you can do all of this and remember that you’re the boss and not their friend, you’re probably an awesome boss, or well on the way to it!