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Bad: feels threatened by those who have skills in areas they lack
Good: gives high level steer but empowers employees, serves as a support net
I’ve had far too many of the bad, and only one of the good.
Good ones!
Bad: Micromanagement and lack of trust in the team. Always assuming they know best, without valuing input from others. Relying solely on theoretical knowledge from books, rather than practical, hands-on experience. Giving in to every request from anyone more important, regardless of what it is.
Good: Proven hands-on experience, enabling them to effectively problem-solve and mentor the team. Actively shielding the team from unnecessary distractions, such as ad-hoc requests from upper management, to maintain focus on the strategic plan. Empowering employees to take ownership and make decisions. Advocating for the team and promoting their achievements internally (good internal PR).
Of course their is more, but this is what our team really desires.
Bad - unable to hold themselves accountable for mistakes, constant micromanagement, always takes everything personally, refuses to communicate, elevates themselves by putting others down. Good - communicative, invested in the growth and health of their employees, approachable and reasonable, has a clear path and can give good direction, answers questions and encourages open dialogue
Bad: stealing employees ideas to use as their own, willing to step on the backs of your employees in order to climb the corporate ladder, attending conferences but not allowing employees to attend as well, not providing development opportunities that are specifically requested
Good: treating employees equally, willing to train and provide development opportunities in order to foster career growth/promotions, being understanding when sick days are needed, allowing flexible work
Honestly I think the best example of an actual leader is someone who people actually want to follow. They are someone who gets in the trenches with their employees and is willing to do whatever job needs to be done in order to support the mission. Managers aren't someone who is necessarily a leader. A true leader leads from the front.