Types of Bosses
Types of Bosses
The alarm clock goes off and it’s time to get your self up, ready and motivated to go to work and face that “Boss”. Unfortunately, like deadlines and overtime, bosses are one of those things you just can’t stay clear of in the workplace. Some of which we could not stand and others that we looked up to and respected, these bosses have made an impact on how we perform at our jobs. The way your boss treats you, can either be a motivator or one that is intimidating. But how do you identify these odd cults of personalities? I will briefly describe the types of bosses and will leave you to examine for yourself of how you would describe your current boss. Or maybe this will describe you as a manager and how it actually affects your employees. The first example is the “Micro-Manager”. This type of boss is a control freak. They are strict in how they want things done. They are closed minded and do not accept, nor want to hear other people’s ideas or suggestions. They often require you to give an update on your progress on the task at hand. A perfect positive example of this autocratic leader is Donald Trump. He is actually liked and respected by his employees. I don’t know if it’s out of intimidation or sincere nobility. Then there is the notorious Leona Helmsley who earned the title “Queen of Mean” due to her tyrannical demeanor demanding perfection from all of her employees. Her behavior landed her in prison for two years. The benefit of having an autocratic boss is their ability to be very clear and precise in their instructions. The downside is they tend to make an employee question their own abilities and make work tedious and time consuming than necessary. In order to be a successful employee under their control, you need to not take it personal, focus on your task at hand, do not think you can change them and understand what their motives are. The second example is the “Hands-off” Boss. They pretty much don’t care what you do
The alarm clock goes off and it’s time to get your self up, ready and motivated to go to work and face that “Boss”. Unfortunately, like deadlines and overtime, bosses are one of those things you just can’t stay clear of in the workplace. Some of which we could not stand and others that we looked up to and respected, these bosses have made an impact on how we perform at our jobs. The way your boss treats you, can either be a motivator or one that is intimidating. But how do you identify these odd cults of personalities? I will briefly describe the types of bosses and will leave you to examine for yourself of how you would describe your current boss. Or maybe this will describe you as a manager and how it actually affects your employees. The first example is the “Micro-Manager”. This type of boss is a control freak. They are strict in how they want things done. They are closed minded and do not accept, nor want to hear other people’s ideas or suggestions. They often require you to give an update on your progress on the task at hand. A perfect positive example of this autocratic leader is Donald Trump. He is actually liked and respected by his employees. I don’t know if it’s out of intimidation or sincere nobility. Then there is the notorious Leona Helmsley who earned the title “Queen of Mean” due to her tyrannical demeanor demanding perfection from all of her employees. Her behavior landed her in prison for two years. The benefit of having an autocratic boss is their ability to be very clear and precise in their instructions. The downside is they tend to make an employee question their own abilities and make work tedious and time consuming than necessary. In order to be a successful employee under their control, you need to not take it personal, focus on your task at hand, do not think you can change them and understand what their motives are. The second example is the “Hands-off” Boss. They pretty much don’t care what you do