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The weaker sex? In the (distant) past, physical strength and aggression were important traits for survival. Women were the weaker sex. Times have changed, and the traits and skills needed to be successful have evolved. Are women still "weaker"?
Women make up just over half of the population and almost half of the labor force. We are now earning the majority of undergraduate and master’s degrees. But women make up only 14.6 percent of executive officers, 8.1 percent of top earners and 4.6 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs.
Studies have also shown that women increase productivity and profitability in organizations and get higher ratings on leadership qualities than men when scored by their peers, supervisors and direct reports.
Companies are evolving and starting to realize what women often bring to the table.
Communication
Women are great communicators. We like to talk. And share. And keep up with what is going on around us. Whether written or verbal communication, women are known as skilled communicators.
Collaboration
Women have strong relationship-building skills and are great at networking. We tend to be givers who support and inspire others. This is valuable in the family as well as the workplace.
We aren’t afraid to ask questions or ask for help, and we know who to go to in order to get the answers. We support others and look for their input. It’s all about the team and getting things done.
Multitasking
Studies have shown that women have a higher capacity for multitasking. While there has also been discussion about the value of this skill, it is a necessity for all of us with the speed that everything happens.
We thrive on getting things done and take pride in efficiency. I know for me, the more I have going on, the more I get done.
Resourceful
Women know how to make the most of what they have. We are pulled in multiple directions and know what we need to have in place to get things accomplished.
We are also patient and able to wait for things to come together. We have learned that there is no sense in rushing things. Do it right to begin with.
Problem solving
Women are natural problem solvers. We can see the big picture, what is needed to solve problems and where to get the resources we need to solve them. The previous talents help us to excel at finding the way to keep things organized and moving forward.
Passionate
We care. A lot. Whether it is our business or a cause, our family or friends, we are passionate about the things that are important to us. We go above and beyond for the things we care about.
Men and women bring different strengths to leadership positions. This is not just my opinion. This study, reported in the Harvard Business Review, found that women were rated higher than men in 12 of 16 top leadership competencies, including:
Takes initiative
Practices self-development
Drives for results
Develops others
Inspires and motivates others
Builds relationships
Collaboration and teamwork
Establishes stretch goals
Champions change
Solves problems and analyzes issues
Communicates powerfully and prolifically
Men significantly outscored women in one category — the ability to develop a strategic perspective. The study included responses from more than 7,000 leaders of some of the top organizations in the world.
Women bring valuable skills to business. We are no longer the "weaker sex." We are starting, improving and building businesses and organizations.
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Jul 16, 2015 06:29pm</span>
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Scoring an internship as a college student can open doors.
From making connections to learning the day-to-day duties you execute on the job, internships can be rewarding and enlightening.
It’s more than fulfilling credits toward your degree. As the old saying goes: you’ll get out of it what you put into it.
Taking advantage of your internship is key to your studies, as well as your long-term career outlook and how you’ll approach your job search when you graduate. You’ll make connections and potentially secure references.
So, how do you go about making the most of your internship and showing those in the profession you know what you’re doing? Below, we’ve compiled a list of seven tips you can use to be that rockstar intern who makes a mark and leaves a positive impression.
Work hard
We’ll start with a simple but effective way to stand out during your internship: work hard.
Just because you’re being paid very little (or not at all) doesn’t mean you should approach your time with the company any differently than you would as a regular employee.
A post on SmartRecruiters notes that working hard is about more than a willingness to do what’s asked of you. An intern’s work ethic comes across in everything from their body language to how they interact with others.
You should look for opportunities to challenge yourself, accept responsibilities for projects or assignments, and maintain a willingness to do what’s asked.
Not all internships are created equal. Some will require more of you than others. But by demonstrating a willingness to work hard and stay the course, you’ll be getting more out of your internship than you would otherwise.
Be open to new things
Once you’ve secured your internship, you may find that the tasks assigned to you are different from what you expected.
Don’t sweat it. The same thing might happen when you land your first job after graduating.
Each business has its own quirks and tricks of the trade. View these experiences through the same prism that you would in a classroom: a chance to learn something new. By accepting any and all tasks (and yes, interns sometimes have to get coffee) you’ll position yourself as a go-to member of the team and versatile contributor.
Being an intern gives you an inside look at the industry and how a specific company works. Embrace your role and the duties assigned to you.
Be independent
You likely won’t step in on the first day of your internship and hit the ground running.
There will be a feeling out period—finding out where you fit in and what the business wants from you. But once you’ve gotten into the workflow, you should try to take the initiative and formulate your own projects and efforts.
Don’t find yourself in a situation where you’re waiting around to be told what to do. Be independent. Take your unique perspective as a student, and new contributor, and apply it to your role with the company.
Your job is to learn about the industry, and you should have a handle on the basics from your schooling. Take chances, look for opportunities to apply your skills, and treat your internship like a real job. (More on that below.)
Do your research
This is really a twofold suggestion: research the company at which you’ll be interning as well as the industry as a whole.
Take a look at the "About Us" page on the business’ website. Get a sense of its history and company culture. Email your supervisor to see if there’s anything you should catch up on.
Having this background information will make you feel more prepared and confident as you approach your work, according to a post on Business Insider.
"Start your first day with a general understanding of the industry, its buzzwords, the company, and your boss," said Ryan Kahn, a career coach, author and founder of The Hired Group. "This will make you sound more knowledgeable and confident."
Likewise, you should take some time to investigate the field. Check for trends or new developments or even legislation that could affect the industry.
Being well versed in the nuances of your company, and the business sector in general, can give you the insights to perform better and more efficiently during your internship.
Treat it like a real job
Just because you’re not formally an employee doesn’t mean you shouldn’t act like one.
From how you dress to the way you conduct yourself in the office, being a professional and treating your internship like a real job is a great way to experience what your days will be like after you’ve graduated and found a job.
There are several benefits to approaching your internship in this manner:
Your supervisors will take you more seriously
You can have a real impact at the company
You learn how to manage your time
You learn what it takes to make it in the industry
These are but a few of the advantages of treating your internship like a real job. It’s part of your schooling, sure, but your internship is also about learning the ins and outs of your future profession.
If your supervisors recognize your approach, you’re more likely to be included in projects, assigned more meaningful tasks, and be given more leeway and responsibility.
Be coachable
Depending on your previous experience, your internship could be your first real taste of a professional work environment.
And it might be the first time you find people telling you what to do and critiquing what you’re doing. The ability to accept feedback is a solid skill for an intern.
Remember that you’re there to learn—no one will expect you to be an expert on your first day. Ask questions about your work and look at feedback as a positive. The SmartRecruiters post says interns who are more willing to accept feedback are more likely to be hired later.
Being coachable means having a positive attitude and learning from mistakes. It’s about moving forward and applying those lessons to your work.
Network
In addition to learning about your industry, you should also view your internship as a chance to make connections and develop relationships.
Networking is a vital part of the internship process—you have the opportunity to work directly with employees in the company and possibly meet others through industry events.
So it makes sense to brush up on some of the "soft skills" of networking. Bloomberg has list of tips for interns, outlined below.
Memory: Remember names of coworkers, as well as anecdotes and relationships.
Sincerity counts: Don’t just race around the office introducing yourself. Try to develop real connections.
Face time: Join groups and organizations, go to conferences and engage during meetings.
Participate: If your company has a softball team or does volunteer work, be sure to contribute and get involved.
Go it alone: If other interns aren’t participating in company gatherings or events, don’t be afraid to show up alone and meet others who you might not normally work with.
Personal touch: Go beyond email. Say hello. Make a phone call. Pop into your supervisor’s office. It’s much easier to skip over an email than a human face.
Work your way up: Don’t start with the CEO. Chat with those who are close to what you’re doing with the company and can better identify with your role.
Networking can be just as important to your internship as the skills you’re building. Make it part of your routine. It’s a big factor in your ultimate success as an intern.
Conclusion
It takes a lot to be a rockstar intern. You’ve got to be a go-getter, a team player, good listener, a smart and willing worker.
Each internships is unique. You’ll have to wade through your responsibilities, company culture and parameters of your work to determine how best to take advantage of the opportunity.
Ultimately, your internship is about preparing for your future career. Apply these tips and suggestions with that goal in mind.
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Jul 16, 2015 06:29pm</span>
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Winter 2015 Commencement Ceremony at the Globe University-Woodbury campus
More than 35 Globe University-Woodbury students graduated at the Commencement Ceremony Winter 2015. This was the first graduation hosted at the campus, and it was a success.
The graduates and their families along with staff and faculty gathered on the top floor of the second Globe building on the campus. There they heard the wisdom of keynote speaker Brenna O’Connor, a Globe University instructor, and graduate speakers Tamara Boeseneilers, a business administration graduate, and Tiffany Maya, a massage therapy graduate.
Fourteen out of the 35 (40 percent) graduates graduated with honors or highest honors. In order to stress the importance of academic performance, Globe University also awards academic honor recognition quarterly to qualifying students. A student must achieve a quarterly grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or above to achieve the honors recognition, and a quarterly GPA of 4.0 to achieve highest honors.
Highest Honors:
Tiffany Maya - Massage therapy
Bryan Rogers - Mechanical engineering technology
Honors:
Pablo Fernandez - Architectural drafting and design
Justin Schaar - Architectural drafting and design
Shawn R. Houle - Business management
Josh Leeper - Engineering drafting and design
Celeste Schuppler - Engineering drafting and design
Sharri Johnson - Information technology
Jeff Nelson - Information technology
Elizabeth Rose Ewing - Interactive media and graphic design
Calvin Silberbauer - Interactive media and graphic design
Shauna Vojtasek - Massage therapy
Sara Schulenberg - Medical assistant
Jacquelyn Synder - Veterinary technology
"Students work very hard to achieve an honors status both quarterly and for graduation," said Kelley Aliffi, dean of students at Globe University-Woodbury. "It is the staff and faculty’s goal to support and encourage our students to be the best students they can be so they can work in their chosen career fields when they graduate."
Congratulations 2015 Winter Graduates!
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Jul 16, 2015 06:28pm</span>
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Globe University-Madison East graduates
There are many rewarding and uplifting milestones throughout a student’s collegiate journey. Each is celebrated in its own way and represents individual success and being one step closer to completion. All of these milestones throughout a student’s education culminate with the most celebrated accomplishment of all: graduation. Recently, graduates of Globe University-Madison East and Globe University-Madison West learned just how rewarding this feeling can be. With a room filled with balloons, decorated hats and cheers, Globe University-Madison East and West celebrated their Winter 2015 graduating class at the Sheraton Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin, along with the support of their instructors, family members and friends to make this ceremony complete.
Campus director at Madison West, Jamie Buenzli, addressed the students at the start of the ceremony.
"We at Globe University are excited to celebrate this event with you," she said. "Tonight’s graduation ceremony gives us the opportunity to formally recognize our graduates for their tenacity and perseverance throughout their journey, and our staff and faculty for their dedication."
Globe University-Madison West graduates
Followed by Buenzli’s address was Globe University-Madison East’s student speaker Karli Ratcliffe, a veterinary technology graduate, who spoke about her journey to Globe University.
"For some of you, you might have chosen to come to Globe right out of high school. And I say to you, bravo. Not everyone follows the same path they do after they complete the 12th grade. For others, you might have waited a while after high school to find your calling, or you changed your mind time and time again. I, too, fit into that category" she said.
Then came Christa Tomplait, a business management graduate who was the Madison West speaker. Christa shared her journey to Wisconsin and finishing her bachelor’s degree.
"College — it’s all about the journey. We had one common goal and that was to better our futures. We believed we could, so we did," Christa said.
Keynote speaker Steve Broyles, a partner at Broyles & Company CPAs, left everyone with hope and inspiration with unforgettable stories of past job mishaps.
Steve Broyles, keynote speaker
Congratulations to our Winter 2015 graduates, and here is to your successful futures.
Kelli Hannon* - AAS: Accounting and Tax Specialist
Denise Henrich* - BS: Accounting
Payton Cruz - AAS: Business Administration
Dylan Freund** - AAS: Business Administration
Angela Ruskowsky - AAS: Business Administration
Amanda Bednarek - AAS: Business Administration
Julie Kopp* - BS: Business Management
Christa Tomplait - BS: Business Management
Chanise Cisneros - AAS: Criminal Justice
Dedeanna Jones*- AAS: Criminal Justice
Sidney Butler - AAS: Criminal Justice
Lora Ramsey* - AAS: Criminal Justice
Robyn Ophime* - BS: Criminal Justice
Susan Yunker - BS: Health Care Management
Kelly McManus* - AAS: Exercise Science
Jens Wohlbier - AAS: Exercise Science
Joshua Lo - BS: Information Technology
Scott Fry - AAS: Massage Therapy
Nicole Wild - AAS: Massage Therapy
Claudia Calkins** - AAS: Medical Assistant
Kari Keller* - AAS: Medical Assistant
Brandy Krieg - AAS: Medical Assistant
Maria Hernandez* - AAS: Medical Assistant
Kendahl Mobley - AAS: Medical Assistant
Megan Tuite* - AAS: Medical Assistant
Kari Demell Woolley - AAS: Medical Assistant
Morgan Emden - AAS: Medical Assistant
Jenny Luna** - AAS: Medical Assistant
Rosa Martinez* - AAS: Medical Assistant
Catherine Alex Streeter - AAS: Medical Assistant
Heather McLoud - Certificate: Mental Health Technician
Alicia Goff - AAS: Paralegal
April Wentz* - BS: Paralegal
Megan Gerbensky - AAS: Veterinary Technology
Mackenzie Rucker - AAS: Veterinary Technology
Karli Ratcliffe - AAS: Veterinary Technology
Trudy Stanton - AAS: Veterinary Technology
Amanda Nichelle Cross - AAS: Veterinary Technology
Joshua Elarde - AAS: Veterinary Technology
Jamie Fries* - AAS: Veterinary Technology
Amber Ledbetter* - AAS: Veterinary Technology
Lacey Pearson* - AAS: Veterinary Technology
*indicates honors, **indicates high honors
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Jul 16, 2015 06:28pm</span>
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Written by: Laura Nelson, Paralegal Program Chair at Globe University-Green Bay
Globe University Faculty and Students Help Support First Free Legal Resource Clinic in Green Bay
The Mission: To demonstrate "We Care" by producing career-focused, community-minded graduates for a global workforce.
Paralegal Program Chair Laura Nelson participates in ribbon cutting for Green Bay’s first free legal resource clinic
Following months of collaboration with the Brown County Child Support Agency, the Wisconsin Job Center, and the Brown County Executive’s Office, attorney and Globe University-Green Bay Paralegal Program Chair Laura Nelson launched the area’s first free legal resource clinic: Legal Resources of Brown County.
Legal Resources of Brown County is a walk-in clinic offering free legal advice regarding child support, custody, placement, paternity, court deposit/refunds, evictions, tenant rights and landlord rights. The clinic is intended to serve low-income individuals who are otherwise unable to afford to pay an attorney’s consultation fee.
The paralegal students from Globe University-Green Bay are staffing the clinic every Tuesday evening. Using their knowledge from the classroom and applying it to real-world applications, the paralegals’ responsibilities at the clinic include client intake and review as well as assisting clients in the completion of legal forms used to file motions and other court proceedings as deemed necessary by volunteer attorneys.
Paralegal Program Chair Laura Nelson provides a brief speech at the ribbon cutting ceremony
"I am truly excited to be part of the first group of volunteers involved in this program," Lydia Parks, a paralegal student at Globe University-Green Bay, said. "Legal Resources of Brown County is going to be an invaluable resource in our community for those having to navigate legal matters on their own."
Clients who report to the clinic are assigned a number to maintain anonymity. Following their appointment with a volunteer attorney, clients may need further assistance from a volunteer paralegal. Prior to departing the clinic, all clients are asked to complete a survey of their experiences.
The clinic, open on Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m., is located within the Wisconsin Job Center building at 701 Cherry Street in Green Bay.
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Jul 16, 2015 06:28pm</span>
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By Tom Stoltz, Globe University Faculty Member
Some 22 employers from around the Twin Cities metro area set up information tables at Globe University-Minneapolis recently to receive resumes and discuss career opportunities with Globe students.
Representing the employers were Business Alliance Partners such as Wells Fargo and TCF Bank. Other companies included Hilton Minneapolis, the iConIT Group, U.S. Bank and Apple One Employment Services.
The employers were seeking to fill numerous positions, and Globe Students were invited to the afternoon event to hand out their resumes and discuss career options.
Globe student Wenzhu Chen was one such student who spoke at length with recruiters from Beacon Hill Staffing Group. Beacon Hill was particularly interested in Wenzhu’s background because she is an IT student who speaks English and Mandarin Chinese fluently. Beacon Hill needs bilingual employees to work at their global help desk. In fact, they were so interested in Wenzhu that they scheduled an interview with her that afternoon.
"I was very excited to have the instant interview," said Wenzhu. "It was a delightful surprise, and I feel confident that they will offer me employment."
Globe student Anita Hansraj met with recruiters from the Marquette Hotel, located in the IDS Center annex. Anita, a business program graduate, was interested in the human resources position available at the Marquette Hotel and interviewed for the job that week.
"The job fair was great," said Anita. "I really got a great deal of experience networking with employers."
Employers were also invited to sign up to use placement services through Globe’s Career Connect website at no cost. It’s a great way to get potential employees and employers together.
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Jul 16, 2015 06:28pm</span>
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Massage therapy students practice proper massage techniques on Blizzard team players
Recently, Globe University-Green Bay massage therapy students had the opportunity to work with Green Bay Blizzard indoor arena football players. Students from the Deep Tissue and Sports Massage course met with players and worked to address their massage needs. This applied learning project utilized many techniques the students learned in the classroom.
This is the third year that Globe University and the Green Bay Blizzard have worked together. As always, the Blizzard enjoyed the opportunity for their athletes to obtain massages. The massages help the athletes recover from normal wear and tear during games as well as injuries.
Students enjoy the opportunity to work with real athletes and to put their classroom skills to use in the real world.
"It’s great having the students work on the Green Bay blizzard football team. It allows them to get hands-on practice utilizing what they have learned in class," Massage Therapy Program Chair Suzette Plemel said. "Many athletes perform their sport without really knowing much about their bodies. This makes it important for the students to really use critical thinking to give their athletic clients the best massage that is focused on their needs."
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Jul 16, 2015 06:27pm</span>
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By Tiffany Karlen, accounting student and Globe University graduate
Recently, the Globe University-Wausau students went to Lake Geneva to judge for the 50th anniversary of DECA. This is the fourth year the Accounting, Business, Criminal Justice, Paralegal and IT Club (ABC pi) volunteered at DECA events, and it is the second time judging for the Wisconsin state competition
ABC pi members Katie Syring, Katie Heisler and Tiffany Karlen at the Wisconsin state DECA competition in Lake Geneva
DECA helps students prepare for their future roles in the work force. As judges, we get to hear proposals about obstacles that could happen in the professional world. In these roles, we act as business leaders and business personnel, and the students go through tough challenges, creating solutions and ideas.
Competitions like this one are just one way that "DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe."
The students that participate in these competitions have great dedication and an impressive knowledge about the business world.
The club has followed the Mosinee High School DECA students for the last four years, and it has been a great experience to help and watch these students grow into the amazing future leaders they have become. Judging the state competition allows the ABC pi students to apply their knowledge and skills from the classroom to help others grown and develop in a business setting.
Phillip Handrick, Katie Heisler, Tiffany Karlen and Katie Syring at The Grand Lodge in Lake Geneva
"Judging for the DECA competitions allows the students to evaluate the role-playing scenarios and gives them an opportunity to enhance their skills in problem-solving, planning and attention to detail. It’s an amazing experience to see the high school students compete, and see how they demonstrate such exceptional skills at a young age," said Phillip Handrick, Globe University-Wausau business program chair.
Katie Heisler, president of ABC pi, said, "This is my second year judging, and some of these teens literally made me speechless. These role plays take talent and determination. Each high school student that I judged has that."
"All of the students that I had judged were just outstanding in their ideas. I have judged DECA for two years now, and both years I have been blown away when listening to these high school students. It was an amazing experience, and I cannot wait to judge again next year," said Tiffany Karlen, vice president of ABC pi.
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Jul 16, 2015 06:26pm</span>
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"The world is run by those who show up." ~ Ron Nehring
This statement rings true in the world of politics and is the reason all of the Globe University Wisconsin campuses participates in the Wisconsin Council of Independent Education (WCIE) Hill Day each year.
The WCIE Hill Day gives our school a chance to share our students’ stories with our state’s decision makers and help them understand what Globe University offers to not only our students, but to our communities.
Student Ambassador Ashley VanSchyndel, Regional Director Rocky Klitzke and Student Ambassador Calvin Wynn at the Wisconsin State Capitol
Joining Globe University-Madison East Regional Director Rocky Klitzke and Community Manager Julie Christensen this year were student ambassadors, Calvin Wynn and Ashley VanSchyndel.
The group visited the offices of State Representative Melissa Sargent, State Representative Sondy Pope, Senator Mark Miller and Senator Stephen Nass.
Ashley and Calvin shared their personal stories about why they chose Globe University to pursue their degrees, what they have enjoyed most about their experience at Globe, and what they look forward to doing after they graduate.
"I learned that policies can have a great impact on our education and that it is important to pay attention to them and understand them," business administration student Calvin Wynn said. "The meetings we had helped give me perspective on how important, how little time (the legislators) have, and how difficult it is to do their job."
"It was really nice to meet the senators and legislators that help with education, knowing that they really do care about education and what happens at the schools in Madison," said veterinary technology student Ashley VanSchyndel.
The Hill Day visits are great for sharing information, but it’s best when we can show our legislators what we do and have them meet students in the classroom. Last spring, Representative Sargent visited campus and veterinary technology students showed her the ropes of gowning up for surgery. Senator Nass also visited campus last year during our annual open house, Globe Zooniversity.
Do you want to get more involved?
We encourage all students to share their own story with their state representative or senator. To find out who your legislators are, click here.
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Jul 16, 2015 06:26pm</span>
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It’s often said that employees don’t leave companies, they leave managers. The truth is, even if you’ve landed your dream job, a bad boss could make it a nightmare. In a recent survey, 61 percent of people believe their direct supervisor significantly impacts job satisfaction.
So whether you’re currently in a leadership role or aspiring to be one day, steer clear of these seven habits of highly ineffective leaders.
1. Not leading by example
If your boss tells you to be on time to work in the morning but they stroll in 30 minutes late with a crooked tie (or blouse), a bagel in their hand and cream cheese smeared on their lips, your respect level might go down a notch or two. You may wonder, "Why do I have to be on time but they don’t? Also, where’s my bagel?"
Saying one thing and doing another is one of the fastest ways managers lose credibility in the workplace. It implies a double standard - even arrogance - that the boss can make the rules but doesn’t have to follow them.
2. Lack of communication
A supervisor who has the title but doesn’t regularly communicate with their employees is about as effective as a printer with no ink.
Good bosses have an open-door policy for their team members and encourage them to freely express their ideas and ask questions. They meet in one-on-one sessions to clarify expectations, give praise or criticism where appropriate and provide other pertinent information so that everyone is on the same page.
3. Micromanaging
No one likes to be micromanaged, and employers who micromanage their team members are sending the message that they don’t trust the people they hired enough to do the work on their own. This leads to feelings of inadequacy on the part of the employees.
Effective managers give their team members enough space to feel creative and motivated, checking in on them only to see how it’s coming - not to scrutinize their every move.
4. Indulging office gossip
The conversations a manager chooses to take part in can play a huge role in the overall climate of the workplace. If trivial gossip and "he said, she said" scenarios are frequently brought up and given credence, employees will assume that type of communication is fair game.
Conversely, if a topic is brought up that is not work related and is mere conjecture or gossip, a good manager will show strength of character by quashing it and getting the discussion back on track.
5. Not acknowledging good performance
Bosses who fail to recognize and praise the good performance of their employees are not taking advantage of people’s natural tendency to "keep up the good work" once it has been acknowledged.
If people feel as though the quality of their work doesn’t matter and all they need to do is the bare minimum, they will most likely just do the bare minimum.
6. Taking credit for other people’s work
There are few situations more infuriating than people taking credit for things they didn’t do, especially in regards to large projects where many hours were involved. Worse yet is when superiors do it.
Managers who assume credit for their employees’ work should also assume all the tasks involved in getting it done. Otherwise, people end up feeling frustrated and resentful that their work is being passed off as someone else’s.
7. Playing favorites
Some bosses prefer to surround themselves with a select group of people rather than getting to know the whole team, causing other employees to feel left out. Feelings of contention can arise when it seems as though rewards and promotions are based on favoritism as opposed to merit and hard work.
A good boss will work hard to make sure everyone feels included and involved.
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<span class='date ' tip=''><i class='icon-time'></i> Jul 16, 2015 06:25pm</span>
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