Question: What quality makes a manager great?
Question: What quality makes a manager great?
Their Head Is Always on a Swivel
"A great manager has the ability to look left, right, up and down very quickly to get a sense of what's going on and how to best optimize. Having a "swivel-head" makes a manager great because they are able to juggle many tasks at one time."
@ArryinSeattle
They Are Understanding
"I believe what makes a manager great is that he/she offers understanding and forms great bonds with the employees. Without this camaraderie, most employees would do the bare minimum and avoid doing overtime. But if they have a great relationship, an employee would likely pay the employer back in extra work to show them their appreciation."
@suprexlearning
They Nurture Your Strengths
"I've had many great managers in the past. Now on the other side of the desk, being a manager, I've modeled some of my favorites. A good manager listens, cares, and ideally is someone you could chat with over an airport layover. Good leaders not only delegate and collaborate, they assess and nurture employee strengths. This is especially important on lean teams to achieve company growth."
@elev8cg
They Ask Questions
"Show a willingness to collaborate and communicate, but above all else, ask questions. It’s key to building a strong network of support — advisors, mentors, and employees — who can offer their expertise and valuable insights. It’s even more important to be open to accepting and acting on their expertise and insight, even if it differs from your original vision."
@joshuamoe
