One of the things I enjoy most about writing this newsletter is hearing from you. You ve always got an interesting opinion about the topics covered here, and you re great about dropping me a line with your insight. Certainly not the only measure of competence, but one that will get subordinates attention, will be disciplinary action against those who do not comply. There is no sense placing oneself in the position of starting out with this degree of disadvantage. Not that employees are children, but rather the hierarchy is similar.
Employees look to their manager for direction and information.
The vast majority of employees want a sense of direction and leadership, and to know the work they are doing is important and respected. By sharing as much information as possible and keeping in close contact with your direct employees and those who report to your managers, is so important not only to morale but worker performance. He showed up like some god coming down from Mt. Olympus to bestow his presence to us. It just created contempt and distrust toward him. Help employees get the best from their jobs, their careers, their home life.