Being a manager is not for everyone. Believe it or not a person has to possess certain qualities to succeed as a manager. People in this world have traits that make him or her who and what they will become. To manage you definitely have to acquire a certain character. To be a good manager you have to also live by these traits. It’s not always what you have but how you use it.
Among the many qualities of being a great manager is demonstrating leadership. No one is born a leader, but it can be learned. To establish yourself as a leader you have to demonstrate you are the one willing to take a step out of the box. An example of demonstrating leadership is confidence in taking on a challenge and the belief that you and others around you will succeed.
Leading the way is not all it takes. As a manager you have to motivate the individuals you work with. This can be a hard task considering all employees are different. In this case as a manager you have to know the persons in your workplace and how they operate. Listening and communicating productively can build a great work relationship. An easy and so often forgotten duty is to encourage and to praise your employees. Just acknowledging and greeting can go a long way. Always remember to talk to your employees, not at them. As a result of gaining the trust of your staff and making them feel good about themselves, motivating them will come easily. A welcome atmosphere makes a progressive workplace.
Lastly, you have to let things roll off your back. In every workplace there can be stressful moments. Managers have to know how to cope without being overwhelmed. You are the example to follow in the workplace. Through delegating tasks and training others the work can be spread out evenly and not all on the manager. In doing this you will have also given your employees self worth and meaning in their job. At the end of the day everyone will feel accomplished.
Director of Business Development
With over 25 years of experience, Peter oversees the marketing, sales and account management for Anserve. He is an expert in customer service and strategic business growth, leveraging his knowledge to help businesses optimize revenue using efficient procedures.
