Be predictable
As INC.com states, employees need to know what to expect from you. A good manager is consistent: they stick to their own firm principles and do not change their values dramatically. Be transparent and make the lives of your subordinates easier.
Listen to subordinates
Where there is no quality and effective communication, there can be no loyalty and satisfaction. For subordinates to be satisfied, they need to feel the manager is listening to them and genuinely cares about their problems and preferences.
Build a culture of openness and transparent communication
A well-functioning team is always built on transparent communication. Take it upon yourself as a manager to ensure there is no bad mood or toxic atmosphere in the team. And set up a culture of openness in which no one is afraid to say what they think.
Do not get above your team
No employee will stay long in a team where the manager looks down on their subordinates. As a manager, you need to set an example for others, lend a hand to team members, and be a truly full part of the team. Especially at critical moments.
Do not show favouritism
As a manager, you have to measure everyone by the same yardstick. Nothing frustrates workers more than a team manager's having favourite subordinates who receive preferential treatment. Make sure you treat everyone with the same respect, even if they may have different personality traits to you.
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