Many managers are aware of their shortcomings but don't attach them to themselves but to the circumstances and the people around. If you use the following excuses, you will most likely not be a good boss for your surroundings. Practical tips on how to move from excuses to solutions were published on Inc.com:
"I am under a huge pressure."
Then welcome to the management. If you are really too overwhelmed by the requirements you have to meet, delegate. Your subordinates will appreciate it.
"I am not paid enough to do this."
A good leader is not always well paid and often he even lacks sufficient recognition in a non-cash form. If it is not a sufficient recognition for you to help your people to fulfil their goals, think about changing jobs.
"This process was implemented by someone who should not have done it."
Why don't you, therefore, propose a better solution? Every boss should contribute to business processes to protect workers' interests.
"When my subordinates take all the credit, I will look bad."
There is no need to worry that you could be outshined by your people. On the contrary, it is your goal. The better your team is, the better you will look.
"I don't have to praise anybody for doing his job."
Yes, it's their job. Your job is, however, to tell them how well they are doing their jobs.
"Why wasting my time when they just don't like me?"
Working with people about whom you feel that they have something against you is uncomfortable for both the parties. If you believe that nothing we can be done with it, then you will really do nothing with it. The first step to improve your relations should come from you.
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