Eight Things To Consider

(originally published April 25th, 2005)

Here are “8” things to consider if you’re going to be an effective manager:

1. Be friendly, but not friends

2. Be honest, but not brutal

3. Be upfront when there are negative issues, but offer suggestions for improvement

4. Balance negative with positive

5. Be consistent; you’ll usually get back what you put out

6. Pay attention to employee reactions and remember them

7. Use “leader speak” in both written and oral communications

8. Remember who’s in charge; you