Just Be a Nice Leader Already
I see so many workplace culture issues arise simply because leaders and staff don’t know how to be nice. It’s so strange that something we’re taught in preschool is so hard for so many adults.
A lot of leaders seem to think that being nice means not getting anything done and having their employees not take them seriously when the opposite is true. People prefer to work in places where leaders are nice and where there are clear directions and expectations.
Being a nice leader doesn’t mean being weak, it just shows that you understand that you can direct your company and staff without being rude or punitive.
The reason I know nice leaders are far more effective is that, over the course of my consulting career, I’ve noticed that leaders who behave nicely build much healthier and productive organizations.
Let’s work together to foster a supportive and nurturing workplace culture in your organization.