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Table of Contents
Top Qualities of a Good Manager
Top Qualities of A Good Leader
Difference Between Leadership and Management
Conclusion
1. Expect Excellence
It is important for a manager to set high yet realistic standards, and expect employees to
meet them. Ultimately, the best managers are not those who are the nicest or the toughest,
but those who get things done and demonstrate tangible results. Once employees
understand that a manager expects excellence—not only their own but that of others—they
will likely begin to up their game and perform better, and this is considered to be one of the
best qualities of a good manager.
2. Communicate Regularly by Providing Meaningful Feedback in Real-Time
Every professional knows that the workplace is a breeding ground for conflict. Issues like
compensation, interpersonal problems, cost-cutting, recognition, management-employee
relations, layoffs, and many other points of conflict are bound to arise. There is never a
shortage of molehills to create mountains out of.
Though it is tempting to turn a deaf ear, the best managers do not avoid conflict and instead
address any issues that arise fairly. Employees observe responsibility, and who doesn’t.
They are likely to show more respect to those managers who resolve issues immediately
than those who ignore the problem or don’t act quickly.
Adaptability, flexibility, and being attuned to their environment are some of the qualities of a
good manager. They always look for new opportunities by listening to what others have to
say. It is important to be a good listener, no matter your role. That said, it’s quite common
for the best process improvement ideas to come from employees who are relatively low in
the organizational hierarchy. A good manager is never afraid to shift from the usual “This is
the way we’ve always done it here.”
Once they have attained a management position, managers sometimes forget that they are
in the process of learning, too. You may have expertise in their field with years of
experience, but keeping your mind open to new ideas is important. A constant learning
process fuels professional advancement—and once a manager accepts this and sets
continuous improvement as a standard, they become a better manager than before.
If a manager has an insular mentality, they may struggle to understand subordinates and
face difficulty in making them abide by the rules. The same professionalism, commitment,
and dedication that the manager demands from his juniors need to be upheld by him, as
well.
7. Be Decisive
It is important for a manager to make decisions and stick to them. Employees are generally
not comfortable with someone who constantly changes their mind on issues. A confident
manager is one who does not fear to be wrong. The best managers use bad situations as
learning curves and as examples of what not to do. Employees are generally repelled by
those employers who are in denial of the repercussions of the decisions that have been
made by them.
Being able to develop strong skills in leading and managing takes time. Keep in mind all of
the above tips. Talk to more people who have been in the role and learn from them. This will
improve your skills as a manager.
After learning the top qualities of a good manager, let's move ahead and learn some
qualities of a good leader.
1. Be Humble
2. Lead by Example
It is important for leaders to lead by example. They cannot be hypocrites. If a leader wants
subordinates to be punctual, they will need to establish the habit of being
punctual. Leaders need to set the tone, and the followers will be inspired to follow
automatically.
3. Communicate Effectively
As with managers, leaders need to be able to communicate as well—both on and off the job
effectively. Along with being heard and understood, great leaders also know the importance
of listening. Leaders understand that communication is a two-way street.
It is important for leaders to set limits for themselves. Leaders need to know what and how
much they can tolerate, saving the entire office bucket loads of frustration. Keeping clear
boundaries helps prevent any sort of confusion.
Time is money! Avoid tangential discussions and other sources of unproductivity during
meetings. Leaders need to trust their team to do their job right—with no need for
micromanagement.
6. Be Emotionally Aware
It’s a common piece of advice to keep all kinds of emotions out of the office. However, it is
forgotten that business is more about the relationships between people. And to build and
nurture lasting relationships, a good leader has to be emotionally intelligent.
7. Learn From The Past
It's human nature, we all learn from our past. It is one of the biggest qualities of a good
leader to never forget their past and always tend to learn from the past, be it a mistake or a
wise decision.
Great leaders are constantly learning and updating their knowledge. They never stop. They
continually work to improve themselves and be better. There is always a new skill to master
or a new project to work on. Great leaders keep their minds open for new possibilities and
fresh ideas.