Should you attend an intensive leadership training session as soon as possible? If you believe you are a good boss, but your people see it differently, then definitely yes. The problem lies in the fact that your subordinates won’t usually tell you this, even if you ask them. So, if possible, try to objectively focus on yourself and evaluate your leadership skills in the following areas.
Are you a boss who gives orders?
If you believe that giving orders will help you motivate employees to work better, you still have a lot to learn about leadership.
Are your doors really open to your people?
Even if you constantly repeat that they can come to you with any problems or suggestions, make sure that it really is true.
Are you a micro-manager?
Consciously focus on how often you check on your employees whether they are doing a good job. Do you really trust their knowledge and skills?
Do you know how to say thank you?
Your employees really need to see that you notice what they are doing and that you appreciate their efforts.
Are you indecisive?
Leaders do not avoid conflicts and know how to stand up for their people. So take a good look around you to see whether your people do not consider somebody else as the true leader because of your indecisiveness.
Do your people go to work because they have to?
How long do you think it will take them before they find a more pleasant job?
Do you enjoy your job?
If you do not enjoy your management role, your people will be able to tell and it will affect everyone’s morale. It’s up to you how you decide to deal with this. Either find a new job or a new way of reigniting your interest in the current one.
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