Being Firm

This podcast really comes from a few conversations I’ve had with clients where because of my comments regarding trying to improve professional relationships at work, and some of the means and techniques that I use to do that; opening yourself up to people, sharing both passions and difficult periods, some of my clients began to believe that I was proposing that as bosses they should practically become emotional therapists at work. That simply is not the case. This podcast clarifies my view on the correct demeanour of a boss, be it a managing executive/leader of the company or manager, and how you can arrive at that ideal demeanour.   The Issue with Strengths and Weaknesses * Being Draconian or Harsh * Feeling of Injustice * Relationships Do Count * Being a Friend * You are not One of the Guys * Military Separation – Special Forces less so but Extreme Case * Join the Complaining? Do Not Tolerate It * Being Emotional * Inconsistent, Unpredictable * Boring is Good * Being Angry or Aggressive * Shouting = You Lose Respect * My Dad   Personal Perspective * At Work and Work is Money * Impossible to Make a Positive Difference if There is No Profit * Being Right or Doing What Works * Aim at Being Highly Effective * Aim at Knowing Your People * What Makes Them Tick * Why They Work in the Company * Their Dreams, Aspirations * Exchange of Power * The Work hierarchy * Communication then Respect then Trust * With Trust, The Power Exchange Works for Both Parties   Manager / Owner’s Perspective * A Quiet Strength * Dependable * Highly Competent but Not Necessarily in the Industry * Concentration on Work and Productive Use of Time * Highly Effective * Relationships * Activities