subject: What If I Want To Be A Better Boss In My Family Business? [print this page] Being a good boss today is harder than everand more important. Here are things every businesses owner can do to become the kind of boss required to run a successful family business.
Here are some points that you should review daily while thinking about the management style of your family business:
I will always do what I tell my employees I am going to do.
I will not use common sense I will use imagination.
I will forget about the past, not think about the future and focus on the present.
I will always show my employees respect when I communicate with them.
I have to help the people around me become more productive.
I will make myself seen in the workplace.
I will be positive and always tell the truth.
I will accept the limitations of my employees.
I will not let a client or customer be rude to an employee.
I will hire for character and train for skill.
I will never compromise integrity.
I will make sure that my employees know the role they play.
I will not be indifferent.
I will respect my employees private space.
I will treat my employees like a team not just like staff.
I need to make a life as well as a living.
I will take responsibility for my mistakes.
I will always make my employees futures better than their pasts.
To drive profitability with your team, you will be required to lead by example. Many times people are not trained leaders. If you require assistance in leading your team to make your family business successful, you should consider a family business coach. You will want to hire someone who has been there and done that to help with your overall family business vision to assist you in leading your team to great success!
