What NOT To Do If You're the Boss 

Why on earth would anyone want to know if they have the characteristics of being a hateable boss? According to Geoffrey Nunberg, the UC Berkeley linguist and author, if you realize you’re going to sound like a jerk a few times during the week, you’re apt to catch yourself now and again. Being a good boss inspires employees to put for their best efforts, which in turn creates success for you and your company. Are you a hateable boss? Read on to find out.

Interruptionism

According to Drake Baer in his blog for Fast Company, “people are most creative, thoughtful, and integrative when they feel secure.”

When you display an interruptive personality, it prevents people around you from tapping into their inner genius. How can you tell if you have what Baer calls “predatory interruptionism”?

If you cut people off, unnecessarily interrogate people, don’t listen or wait to talk, then chances are you’re guilty.

Inconsistency

When a boss does not treat everyone consistently, it leaves people anxious about his attitude toward them. When that happens, it can create what Baer calls “a walking-on-egg-shells environment” in the office. How do you know if you’re being inconsistent?

Ask yourself this: do you treat lower-level team members with the same respect as the executive team?

If not, then you could be creating what Bryan Cranston, and one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business and star of the critically-acclaimed AMC hit series Breaking Bad, calls “pinches of poison” throughout your company.

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Judgementality

No matter what you say, if your tone and body language come off as condescending or harsh, you could be creating a sense of unease with your subordinates. Most of our communication is nonverbal, so it’s important to be aware of how you say things.

When people feel like they’re constantly being judged and evaluated, their performance may suffer due to the anxiety and pressure of feeling constantly judged.

Some facial expressions that convey judgementality are furrowed brows, deep scowls and quizzical looks.

When you begin to catch yourself doing any of these things, you’ll be a better, more likeable boss. If you want to be an even better, more beloved boss, consider using a Bay Area limo service as a commuting option for your employees. Download our free eBook to learn some secret benefits to commuter car service by clicking the banner below.

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