Be a Good Boss

People can spend years in the workforce climbing up the corporate ladder or building up their portfolios so they can one day head their own company. That said, reaching a top tier position or finally having enough say in a business to head a group of people is no mean feat. Being the boss, whether that means having an executive VP position in a multinational or taking charge of your own work hours and deliverables as a self-employed freelancer, involves much responsibility. It means being able to handle people, work concerns and yourself with empathy, enthusiasm and drive—which can be a lot to juggle.

Keep your head above water and while keeping the best interests of your people and workplace in mind by staying true to these tenets.

Prioritizes accountability.
Own your mistakes and value people who take responsibility for their missteps. In any workplace, there is much room for error no matter how much commitment and hard work goes into a certain project, process or plan. A lot can be said for people who are willing to admit to their mistakes and are quick enough to think up ways to rectify imbalances. In the long run, these are coworkers you’d like to keep on board—acknowledge them and make sure they know that their accountability is valued.

Offers solutions.
Whether you’re dealing with a list of suppliers or speaking to 10 different clients at a time, businesses often pose problems or issues to those in the boss’s chair. Being a good boss means being able to come up with smart solutions that can shift a negative situation into something more positive. This trait offers leadership that people under you can take inspiration from, boosting their morale and encouraging innovative thinking.

Makes smart decisions.
Running a business involves making many crucial choices on a day-to-day basis. Being able to head an entire company or run your own ship means having that killer instinct that leads you down the right path. Apart from trusting their gut, being a good boss bases these intelligent decisions on experience—it’s about honing and remembering the lessons from the past in order to make wiser decisions for the future.

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