Good and Bad Leadership: From The Employee’s Perspective

There’s a not-so-fine line between a leader and a boss. Leave it to employees to describe what differentiates the two. In fact, the level of respect an employee has for their manager influences 14% of their engagement on the clock. Poor leadership is a direct influencer to employees quitting. Shockingly enough, 70% of employees say their manager is good, or great- but nearly 2 in 3 people have, or have plans to, quit because of their boss.

Employees describe the habits of great leaders as honest, supportive, respectful, trustworthy, and communicative. On the other hand, bad managers are seen as self-absorbed people with selfish, lazy, rude, arrogant, and even untrustworthy qualities. As a reflection, 94% of employees with great bosses feel passionate about their job.

By definition, management is a foundational skill to becoming an effective leader, but leadership requires its own set of skills. Making the transition from manager to a leader is easier than anticipated. Hand-crafting a strong team while focusing on your relationships and empowering your employees can help you achieve this. Considering the additional practices outlined below could be helpful in the process as 58% of workers would choose a great boss over a higher salary.