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…even the nicest bosses unwittingly reward followers who shield them from bad news.
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If people can’t fight without acting like assholes, it is better not to fight at all. But the best bosses ignite constructive battle over ideas.
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83 |
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Bosses who ask for too much input and assistance make it tough for people to concentrate.
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88 |
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…the best bosses ‘let workers work.’ – Jeff Pfeffer
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90 |
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Every boss ought to learn a lesson from the pissed-off profession: sham participation is a sure-fire way to undermine people’s productivity and wipe out their trust.
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A hallmark of wise bosses is that they are not only aware of their ignorance, weak skills, and character flaws – they actually do something about it.
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Wise bosses also enlist followers as teachers.
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93 |
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A host of renowned bosses talk about the importance of thanking people, about the power of this small gesture, and how failure to express appreciation to people who are working their tails off is a sign of disrespect.
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96 |
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Expressing gratitude is especially important when the stench of failure is in the air. These are times when people most need support from the boss and each other.
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The best bosses don’t just recruit people with stellar solo skills; they bring in employees who will weave their vigor and talents with others.
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