How to Be a Good Manager [Data + Expert Tips]
Office CultureHow to Be a Good Manager
Why do people really quit their jobs?
Before you say "salary," "benefits," or "workload," take a second to think about the worst boss you've ever had.
Were they bad at giving feedback, not helpful, or just plain mean? Did they have you feeling unmotivated, too nervous to offer ideas, or fearing that you'd lose your job with the slightest miss-step?
Once you let those memories sink in, you probably won't second guess the statement: "People quit their managers, not their jobs."
Over the years, this fact hasn't changed. Study after study has emphasized that companies need good managers to retain good employees.
But what makes for a good manager? And what skills or strategies can you develop to ensure you're considered a good one?
To explore this issue, we polled people and asked them to check off all the qualities they felt were most important for a great manager.
Recipients listed "they trust me to work autonomously", "They are empathetic and understanding", and "They give me useful, clear feedback", as the three most important qualities a good manager needs to have.
Along with this data, I consulted my colleagues to get their thoughts on what makes a people manager effective. Regardless of whether you're interested in managing a team, or just want to know if a prospective boss is actually a good manager, here are 7 crucial qualities of a great team leader.
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