4 Tips to Being a Better Boss

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4 Tips to Being a Better Boss You might consider yourself an expert in your field, but when it comes to managing other people, how do you rate? Do you struggle to connect with your staff or to maintain authority? If you are like most business owners, you likely could use a pointer or two when it comes to being a better boss. Tip #1: Do Not Try to Be Your Employees' Friend The smaller your company, the closer you will be working with your staff. While you certainly want to get along with them, make sure you are leading as a boss should. That means applying tough love and discipline if your staff gets out of line. It is more important that your staff respect you than like you. That is a tough pill for many to swallow, but it is a tip that will serve you well. Tip #2: Lead by Example They will be more likely to do what you want if you are right there in the trenches with them. So if you ask your staff to work late on a Friday night, realize that you can not simply walk out the door without repercussions. Consider the type of culture you want your business to have. If you want everyone to be stiff-suited and formal, exude that professional image yourself. If you want a family feel, be the first one to practice Flip Flop Fridays. Tip #3: Encourage Feedback and Act On It An employee has to trust you in order to be candid with you about their work experience or even what is happening among their coworkers. He or she will not trust you if she gives you feedback that you never do anything about. A good boss will listen to his staff and take measures to honor their requests. Sure, many requests may be a pipe dream, and if they are, be honest about that up front. But for work-related suggestions, do your best to accommodate. Tip #4: Know When to Bow Out Being a manager may not be your strength, and that is okay. But you have got to know when to step aside and bring someone else in who can do a better job at managing your team. Instead of forcing that role, focus on what you do best, which is probably strategy and running your business. If you truly care about being a better boss, put more effort into being one. Simply being the head of your company does not automatically make you a great boss - or even a good one. If it is important to you to learn how to lead, realize it will take time and effort to succeed.    How Has The Chamber Helped  You Out Lately? Please Don't Hesitate To Let Us Know! Send an Email to Will Mackey, Membership Liaison to tell us and YOUR comments or story may be featured in an upcoming Eblast!                                                          NEW DEALS!  (Click for complete listing) 50% Discount on patient fees for first new patient visit. McClellan Chiropractic Clinic, P.C. - Rainbow City  McClellan Family Chiropractic is happy to offer a Chamber Member exclusive discount of 50% off your first new patient visit. Category: Chiropractors $100.00 OFF Servpro of Etowah County - Gadsden  Servpro would like to offer this exclusive deal to all fellow Chamber Members! Receive a $100 discount at time of scheduled work for any residential or commercial duct cleaning after estimate of job. Category: Cleaning & Restoration 10% OFF Total Purchase Baker Piano and Music Co. - Gadsden  10% OFF total purchase! Category: Musical Instruments-Dealers 10% OFF Total The Fish Market Restaurant - Gadsden  10% OFF Check Total Category: Restaurants 20% Off Regularly Priced Merchandise With Corporate Discount Card Joseph A. Bank #879 - Gadsden  20 % Off With Corporate Discount Card Category: Retail 15% OFF Professional Service Fees! Lyons HR, Inc. - Gadsden  Lyons HR offers 15% OFF Profesional Service Fees for the 1st year for all new PEO Pro and PEO Prime agreements! This is a Chamber Member exclusive deal. Be sure to inform the representative at Lyons HR and recieve your discount! Category: Staffing and Employment Services Would you like to see your Member to Member Deal here in our E-blast? Check out the program details and guidelines here and let us know by contacting info@gadsdenchamber.com or calling 256-543-3472                                                              We would like to invite you to click the bold business name links below to be transported to the Facebook page of your fellow Chamber members. Please take a moment to "LIKE" these member pages and look for your Facebook page to be featured in the future! THIS WEEK'S "LIKE IT UP" MEMBERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:  (click the member business name below to be transported to Facebook page) Day & Willoughby, PC Etowah County District Attorney's Office Fairfield Inn & Suites at Marriott Footworks of Gadsden Gadsden Country Club  DON'T FORGET TO LIKE AND FOLLOW THE CHAMBER BY CLICKING BELOW! I LOVE THE CHAMBER    Job Postings Click Here!