Even the best managers don’t take their success for granted. Whether you’re just starting out, or you’re an established veteran, use these tips to ensure your success in the short term and well into the future:
• Focus on priorities. Target your organization’s changing needs and devote your energy to keeping up with its objectives. Your employees and your own bosses will notice your commitment to change.
• Express a positive attitude. You may face challenges and problems, but don’t let them overshadow the opportunities. Let people see your excitement about doing good work, helping your customers, and developing your employees’ talents. Everyone wants to work for a manager who’s enthusiastic and upbeat.
• Be honest with people. Don’t pretend you have all the answers or that you’re never confused or nervous. Be open about what you’re feeling—just don’t let your emotions control you. People will respond better to honesty than to false bravado or a manufactured know-it-all attitude.
• Be a role model. Demonstrate the kind of professional behavior you expect from others. You’ll do a better job of motivating people if you show them, through your actions, what good performance and the right attitude look like.
• Pay attention to your moods. Everyone has a bad day, but don’t take it out on your workforce. Learn to be aware of your emotional state so you can stay in control of how you behave around others.
• Have some fun. Your organization’s work may be serious, but that doesn’t mean the atmosphere has to be heavy and humorless. Look for opportunities to share a laugh or relax a little so you and your colleagues don’t burn out.
• Trust your instincts. Don’t second-guess every decision you make. If you’ve been a manager for any length of time, you probably know what to do. Listen to your employees, but learn to trust yourself first and foremost.
All the Success!
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